3.4.1 Procedure for adding steps

You can add processing to a flow by adding steps. A step is a component that the user has placed in a flow.

The limits below apply to the number of steps you can add. Do not exceed the maximum number of steps including the number of steps in service components. To check the number of steps in a service component, see the release service template that the service component is based on.

Maximum number of steps in one service template: 320
Maximum number of steps at a given hierarchical level: 80

Tip: A mini map is displayed when there are too many steps to fit on the screen. For example, a mini map might appear when you are adding a large number of steps, or a large number of steps were added to a given hierarchical level. You can use this mini map to see which part of the overall flow is displayed.

To add a step:

In the Component area on the Flow tab of the Service Builder Edit window, select the component you want to add as a step.
Drag the component you selected to the Flow area.
In the Create Step dialog box, enter the definition information for the step, and then click the OK button.

Figure 3‒4: Create Step dialog box

Operation result

The step is added to the Flow area.

Tip

You can add the following plug-ins to the Flow area by selecting Add step from the right-click menu in the Flow area.

Branch by property value plug-in
Branch by returncode plug-in
Abnormal-end plug-in
Repeated execution plug-in
Flow plug-in