Linking Two Steps

Linking steps is a valuable feature that allows you to navigate to another existing step within the dialog based on specified conditions.

Link steps using Flow Diagram

To link two steps, follow these steps:

1. Position the cursor on the flow step you want to link and click the Link to Step icon. The "Link step" pop-up appears.
2. Select the desired flow step from the Link step field.
3. Optionally add a condition if necessary, and click Save.

A soft link is created between the two steps.

In DRUID version 1.63 and below, follow these:

1. Place the cursor on the flow and click and hold the left mouse button within the green frame. A pink frame highlights the flow step, and a blue arrow appears.
2. Move the mouse to the step you want to link to and release the mouse button.

A strong link is created between the two flow steps.

Link steps using the Flow Designer in list view

To link steps, follow these steps:

1. Click the Link to Step icon displayed inline with the step. The "Link step" pop-up appears.
2. Click inside the Link step field to reveal the list of all flow steps.
3. Select the desired step to be linked, either directly or using the search bar.
4. Optionally, specify a condition in the format: [[[key]].value / @ (entity / local variable) if you want to link the step based on a specific condition.
5. Click Save.

The linked step will be shown in orange, telling the bot author that the next step is a link or a new step.

By leveraging the linking steps feature, you can seamlessly navigate within the dialog, enhancing the flexibility and responsiveness of your chatbot's conversation flow.