Connecting Operators

A workflow is a collection of operators and data. You can create a workflow within this editor by dragging data and operators onto the canvas. You can move or manipulate elements with the mouse.

Perform this task in the Workflow canvas. Data operators and operations are connected with arrows.

Workflow canvas user interface

Prerequisites

  • You must have a data source for the workflow.
  • You must have set the properties for the operator.
  • You must have a target operator to connect to.

Procedure

  1. Hover the mouse pointer over the data source.
    Two tabs are displayed on either side of the data icon.

    operator with ears, or tabs

  2. Click and hold the mouse button over a tab, and then drag the mouse pointer to create an arrow.
    An arrow is displayed on the canvas.
  3. When the pointer is over the target operator, release the mouse button.

    connecting operators

    Note: Operators that you can connect to remain colored, while operators that you cannot connect to directly appear grayed out.

Result

The two operators are now connected.
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