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Flow Creation

Flows are the heart of Flow Master - they define the sequence of actions that automate your tasks. This guide covers everything from basic flows to complex conditional logic.

Table of Contents

Flow Fundamentals

What is a Flow?

A Flow is a sequence of automated actions that:

  • Uses captured components to interact with applications
  • Follows conditional logic and branching
  • Can loop, wait, and respond to changing conditions
  • Executes reliably across different environments

Flow Structure

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Creating Your First Flow

Step 1: Plan Your Automation

Before building, outline what you want to automate:

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Step 2: Start the Flow Editor

  1. Navigate to Flows tab in Flow Master
  2. Click "Create New Flow"
  3. Enter a descriptive name and description
  4. Choose trigger type (Manual, Scheduled, Hotkey)

Step 3: Build the Flow

  1. Drag Components: From library to flow canvas
  2. Configure Actions: Set click, type, or wait behaviors
  3. Add Logic: Include conditions and branching
  4. Set Timing: Configure delays between actions
  5. Add Validation: Verify expected outcomes

Step 4: Test and Refine

  1. Test Run: Execute flow in test mode
  2. Debug Issues: Fix any problems that arise
  3. Optimize Timing: Adjust delays for reliability
  4. Final Test: Run complete flow to verify

Flow Components

Action Blocks

Click Actions

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Type Actions

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Wait Actions

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Logic Blocks

Conditional Logic

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Loops

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Variables and Data

Flow Variables

  • Input Parameters: Values passed when flow starts
  • Component Results: Data extracted from UI elements
  • Calculated Values: Results from expressions
  • External Data: File contents, API responses

Data Operations

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Actions and Logic

Basic Actions

Component Interactions

  • Click: Primary interaction method
  • Double-Click: For file opening, selection
  • Right-Click: Context menus and options
  • Drag & Drop: Moving elements between locations
  • Hover: Trigger tooltips or hover states

Text Operations

  • Type Text: Enter data into fields
  • Clear Text: Remove existing content
  • Paste Content: Insert clipboard data
  • Extract Text: Read text from UI elements

Navigation

  • Key Combinations: Ctrl+C, Alt+Tab, etc.
  • Mouse Movements: Precise cursor positioning
  • Scroll Actions: Page up/down, mouse wheel
  • Window Management: Focus, minimize, maximize

Advanced Logic

Conditional Flows

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Error Handling

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Data-Driven Flows

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Advanced Flow Patterns

Multi-Application Workflows

Application Switching

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Window Management

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Dynamic Content Handling

Adaptive Flows

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Content Recognition

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Parallel Processing

Concurrent Flows

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Resource Management

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Testing and Debugging

Test Strategies

Development Testing

  1. Step-by-Step: Test each action individually
  2. Partial Flows: Test sections of complex flows
  3. Edge Cases: Test with missing components, errors
  4. Performance: Verify timing under different loads

Environment Testing

  • Different Screens: Test on various resolutions
  • OS Variations: Test across Windows, macOS, Linux
  • App Versions: Verify compatibility with app updates
  • System Load: Test under high CPU/memory usage

Debugging Tools

Built-in Debugging

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Logging and Monitoring

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Common Issues and Solutions

Timing Problems

  • Too Fast: Add delays between actions
  • Too Slow: Optimize component matching
  • Race Conditions: Use proper wait conditions
  • Synchronization: Wait for UI state changes

Component Recognition

  • Not Found: Check visibility and positioning
  • False Positives: Refine component captures
  • Intermittent: Add retry logic with delays
  • Performance: Optimize search regions

Best Practices

Flow Design Principles

Reliability

  • Defensive Programming: Handle unexpected conditions
  • Graceful Degradation: Continue when possible
  • Error Recovery: Implement retry mechanisms
  • State Validation: Verify expected conditions

Maintainability

  • Modular Design: Break complex flows into smaller parts
  • Clear Naming: Use descriptive names for flows and variables
  • Documentation: Add comments for complex logic
  • Version Control: Track changes and maintain history

Performance

  • Efficient Searches: Limit component search areas
  • Smart Delays: Use dynamic waits instead of fixed delays
  • Resource Cleanup: Free memory and close resources
  • Parallel Execution: Use concurrency when possible

Code Organization

Flow Structure

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Reusable Components

  • Sub-flows: Create reusable workflow segments
  • Functions: Build custom action libraries
  • Templates: Standardize common patterns
  • Libraries: Share flows across projects

Documentation Standards

Flow Documentation

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Comments and Annotations

  • Action Comments: Explain complex or critical steps
  • Decision Points: Document why specific logic was chosen
  • Maintenance Notes: Record known issues or workarounds
  • Performance Notes: Document optimization decisions

Testing Standards

Test Coverage

  • Happy Path: Normal execution scenarios
  • Error Conditions: All possible failure modes
  • Boundary Cases: Minimum and maximum values
  • Integration: Interaction with other flows
  • Performance: Speed and resource usage

Test Documentation

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