The canvas is the main workspace of the Workflow Editor. This page covers the essential interactions you need to build workflows.Documentation Index
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Navigation
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Pan | Click and drag on empty space, or use the scroll wheel |
| Zoom in/out | Scroll wheel, or use the zoom controls in the toolbar |
| Fit to view | Click the fit-to-view button in the toolbar to centre all nodes |
| Minimap | A minimap in the bottom-right corner shows an overview of the full canvas |
Adding nodes
Open the node palette
The node palette is on the left side of the editor. It lists all available node types: Trigger, Connector, Transform, Condition, Loop, Parallel, Human, Sub-workflow, and Variable.
Drag a node onto the canvas
Click and drag a node type from the palette and drop it on the canvas. The node appears at the drop position.
Connecting nodes
Nodes have handles — small circles on their edges — that you use to create connections.Start from an output handle
Hover over the output handle (bottom or right side) of a node. The handle highlights.
Drag to an input handle
Click and drag from the output handle to the input handle (top or left side) of another node. A line appears to show the connection.
Selecting and moving nodes
- Select a node by clicking on it.
- Move a node by clicking and dragging it.
- Multi-select by clicking and dragging on empty canvas space to create a selection rectangle.
- Delete a selected node or connection by pressing the Delete or Backspace key.
Toolbar
The toolbar at the top of the canvas provides:| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Save | Save the current workflow |
| Run | Execute the workflow |
| Zoom In / Out | Adjust zoom level |
| Fit View | Centre and fit all nodes in the viewport |
| Undo / Redo | Undo or redo recent changes |
Tips
- Start every workflow with a Trigger node — it’s the entry point.
- Connect nodes from top to bottom or left to right for readability.
- Give each node a descriptive label so your workflow is easy to understand at a glance.
- Use the minimap to navigate large workflows quickly.