Components


File References

File references allow large files to be saved in the file system rather than memory, but still be usable in the Portal. By default, uploaded files are stored in memory for fast retrieval and indexing....

Using Annotation Components

Annotation components identify and label parts of the flow, but have no other function. They display in the workspace only and not in the Debugger. Use annotations to add design notes, to list components...

Generating a Unique ID

The Generate GUID component creates a unique identifier for use in your flows. It can be found in the Toolbox panel, under the Data category. Example Our example flow will generate a unique identifier...

Checking if an Object is Null

The Object Is Null component checks whether a given input is "null," or non-existent. Based on its determination, the component returns a "True" outcome if the input is null, or a "False" outcome if...

Using the Create or Copy Data Component

When building a flow, use the Create or Copy Data component to create or copy data objects (or lists of objects) for use elsewhere in the flow. For example, select the Create or Copy Data component and,...

Using Random Rule and Sampling Rule Steps

The Random Rule and Sampling Rule components provide tests for probability in a flow. Within certain boundaries, both components will randomly return one of two outcomes "True" or "False." This randomness...

Processing Lists of Items with the ForEach Step

The ForEach component passes individual items from a collection to a flow loop which performs the same actions on each item. When every member has been processed, the loop forwards the finished collection...

Processing Lists of Items with the Branching ForEach Step

The Branching ForEach Step component iterates through every item in a collection, passing them to one or more next steps. It is similar to a non-branching ForEach Step component, with two major differences....

Running Steps Asynchronously with the Go Async Component

The Go Async component allows subsequent flow steps to be run asynchronously, returning control immediately to the flow's calling entity (such as a parent flow, user or process). In other words, any...

Jumping Position in a Flow with the GoTo Step

The Go To Step component jumps the current position of a flow to a step elsewhere in the flow. It can be found in the Flow Designer, in the Toolbox panel, under Flow Management. Example Our example...

Pausing a Flow's Progression with the Pause Flow Component

The Pause Flow component delays processing the next step of a flow until a specific date and time, or until a time duration has elapsed.

Retrieving Entities with the Fetch Entities Flow Step

The Fetch Entities step is a flow step that allows for fetching of any entity within the system, such as folders, native data types, stored database types, and custom data types. The Fetch Entities step...

Saving Flow Step Configuration as a Template

Add a Send Email component to the Flow Designer workspace to send an e-mail message from the flow. Add configuration to the properties and Save as Template. The Send Email component can be found in...

QR Codes Module

This tutorial demonstrates how to use QR Codes Module in Decisions. QR Codes Module in Decisions was designed to expand Decisions functionality with QR Codes interaction. With this Module installed we...

Using the Masked Textbox Component

The Masked Textbox form component requires the user to enter data that matches the specified format. The available formats are: general, email address, number, decimal, currency and social security number....

Using the Multiple File Upload and Download Components

The Multiple File Upload and Multiple File Download form components allow users to upload and download files to a flow. They can be found in the Toolbox tab, under the File Handling category. Example Our...

Uploading and Downloading Large Files with File References

File references allow large files to be saved in the file system rather than memory, but still be usable in the Portal. By default, uploaded files are stored in memory for fast retrieval and indexing....

Using the Mapping Step

The Mapping step lets you map data from one object into another object. For example, if a flow has empty objects and you want to populate attributes of those objects, the Mapping step could meet this...

Using Foreign Exchange Components

Decisions has a module that provides Foreign Exchange components. These components work with the StrikeIron.com web services, therefore it is necessary to set up an account on StrikeIron.com. These...