Branching

The Branch step allows you to create sophisticated conditional logic to route workflow data through different paths based on conditions. Let’s understand how branching works in detail.

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Structure

A Branch step consists of three main components:

1. Default Destination: Steps connected to the top connection circle execute regardless of conditions
2. Conditional Paths: Multiple IF conditions with their own destination steps
3. Else Path: Optional default path when no conditions are met

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Core Components

Let’s explore the key elements that make up a Branch step and how they work together to create conditional logic.

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Default Destination

• Steps connected to the top connection circle will always execute
• These steps run regardless of which conditions are met
• Useful for logging, monitoring, or operations that should happen in all cases

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Conditional Paths

• Each IF condition is evaluated independently
• Multiple conditions can be true simultaneously
• When a condition is true, all its connected steps will execute
• Multiple steps can be connected to each condition
• There is no “else if” behavior - all true conditions trigger their steps

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Else Path

• Executes only if none of the conditions are true
• Optional but recommended for handling default cases
• Can connect multiple steps to the else path

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Working with Branches

Learn how to add conditions and connect steps to create branching logic.

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Adding Conditions

To add new conditions to your Branch:

1. Click the ”+” button located at the bottom of the existing conditions
2. A new empty IF condition will be created
3. Write your condition logic in the condition box
4. Connect desired steps to the new condition’s destination

You can add multiple conditions to create complex branching logic. Each condition will be evaluated independently when the workflow runs.

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Connecting Steps

Connecting steps to a branch works similarly to regular step connections:

1. Default Connection:

   • Click and drag from the top connection circle to connect steps that should always run

2. Condition Connections:

   • Click and drag from the connection circle next to each IF condition
   • Connect to steps that should execute when that condition is true
   • Multiple steps can be connected to each condition

3. Else Connection:

   • Click and drag from the connection circle next to ELSE
   • Connect steps that should run when no conditions are met

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Example: Loan Application Risk Assessment

Let’s examine a practical implementation of branching in a loan application workflow that assesses risk and routes applications accordingly.