Go with the flow.

Create generative algorithms without writing a single line of code.

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This article covers the Legacy Flow Builder A new Flow Builder 2.0 is currently in beta, and will eventually supersede this one.

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Create a Flow from Scratch

Properties Palette

Draw a shape on the map.

Then, with that shape selected, click to open the Flow Editor.

Select a basic Transform from the list. Options vary based on if the base geometry is a closed polygon or a line.

Drawing Palette

Access pre-made flows right from the drawing bar! Just click the lightning bolt.

Select the template you want from the list. Start drawing on the map. The flow features will automatically appear!

Edit a Flow

The Flow Builder appears

With the map geometry selected, click to open the flow editor.

1. Initiating geometry (Grey)
2. Transform Applied (Light Blue)
3. Final Output (Green)
4. Add a Transform (+)
5. Duplicate a branch
6. Add a branch
7. Minimap
8. Flow builder map controls (zoom, zoom extents, lock)

<aside> 💡 Use the center mouse wheel to zoom in and out

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Transforms

A Transform is an algorithm designed to be used in the Flow builder. It is a set of instructions used to edit a source geometry. Each transform has settings and parameters that can be customised. Transforms can be used alone or together as part of a flow.

<aside> 👉 Learn all about Transforms in All the Flow (Legacy) Transforms.

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Add a Transform

Add a Transform to any geometry by clicking “Open Flow Builder” in the properties palette.

Then, select a transform from the list.

Transforms have two basic types: polygon-based and line-based. Some Transforms can apply to both.

Polygon-Based

Line Based