Flow Inputs & Outputs Tab

Use these tabs to configure the input to the flow and the flow output. These tabs are particularly useful when you create blank flows that are not attached to any triggers.

Note: The schemas for input and output to a flow can be entered or modified only in this Flow Inputs & Outpts accordian tab. You cannot coerce the flow input or output from outside this accordian tab.
Both these tabs (the Input tab and the Output tab) have two views:

  • JSON schema view:

    You can enter either the JSON data or JSON schema in this view. You must click Save to save your changes or Discard to revert the changes. If you entered JSON data, the data is converted to a JSON schema automatically when you click Save.

  • List view: This view allows you to view the data that you entered in the JSON schema view in a list format. In this view, you can:
    • Enter your data directly in this view by adding parameters one at a time
    • Mark parameters as required by selecting its check box.
    • When creating a parameter, if you select its data type as an array or an object, an ellipsis (…) appear to the right of the data type. Click the ellipsis to provide a schema for the object or array.
    • Use an app-level schema by selecting the Use an app-level schema button. On the Schemas page that appears, click Select beside the schema that you want to use. The name of the schema is displayed beside the Use an app-level schema button and the schema is displayed in a read-only mode.
      Note: You cannot edit an app-level schema in the List View if the Use an app-level schema button is selected. To edit an app-level schema, follow the instructions in the section Editing an App-level Schema. You can, however, switch to another app-level schema by clicking Change and selecting another app-level schema. You can also unbind the app-level schema (by deselecting the Use an app-level schema button) from a trigger, activity, or a flow's input and output. After you unbind the app-level schema, you can make changes to it using the schema editor in the List View.
    • Click Save to save the changes or Discard to discard your changes.