Canvas Navigation#

The Rule Builder provides a visual workspace where you can design your business logic by dragging, dropping, and connecting different “Blocks.” This visual approach allows you to see exactly how data flows through your system.

The Visual Workspace#

The canvas is an infinite workspace that represents your rule’s logic as a flowchart.

How Logic is Represented#

• Blocks: Each step in your rule is represented by a Block (node). Blocks have a clear icon, a title, and often a sub-label describing their specific configuration.
• Connections: Arrows between blocks show the direction of execution. The flow typically moves from the Start block at the top towards various outcomes or a Stop block.
• Entry & Exit Points: Most blocks have a circular handle at the top (input) and one or more handles at the bottom (output).

Navigation & Zooming#

• Panning: Click and drag any empty space on the canvas to move around.
• Zooming: Use the mouse wheel or the zoom controls in the corner to adjust your view.

Core Canvas Interactions#

Moving and Zooming#

• Pan: Click and drag any empty space on the canvas to move around.
• Zoom: Use your mouse wheel or the zoom controls in the corner to adjust the view.

Working with Nodes#

• Select: Click a node to select it and open its configuration panel on the right.
• Move: Click and drag a node to reposition it.
• Delete: Select a node and press Backspace or Delete. The builder will intelligently attempt to reconnect remaining nodes to maintain the flow.

Bulk Actions#

• Multi-Select: Hold Shift and drag a selection box over multiple nodes.
• Copy/Paste: You can copy selected nodes and paste them elsewhere on the canvas or into a different rule.

Debugging on the Canvas#

The Rule Builder includes built-in tools to test your rules in real-time.

Visual Execution Path#

When you run a test, the builder highlights the exact path taken during execution, showing you exactly which nodes were triggered.

Inspecting Results#

You can click on any node after a test run to see its specific results, including modified variables and return values.

Examples#

For more information on how to build rules, see our Quick Start Guide.