Workflow Management

Rayven’s Workflow Builder is the engine behind your real-time logic, data transformations, and automations.

The Workflow Builder is the core of Rayven’s real-time logic engine. It allows you to connect data from any source, apply business logic, automate actions, and send results to interfaces or third-party systems — all using a low-code, drag-and-drop visual editor.

Whether you're automating alerts, controlling devices, or enriching datasets with AI, workflows are the foundation of intelligent automation in Rayven.

What You Can Do with Workflows

With Rayven’s Workflow Builder, you can:

Ingest data from devices, APIs, and systems
Apply business rules and AI/ML models in real time
Trigger actions like alerts, notifications, or database writes
Visualize outputs in dashboards using interface widgets
Build modular workflows that can be reused across applications

This flexibility makes the Workflow Builder ideal for building real-time industrial, IoT, AI, and data-driven applications without writing code.

Workflows Overview Page

The Workflows page provides a centralized view of all workflows in your environment — whether personal, shared, active, or paused.

Table Fields:

Field	Description
Search Workflow	Filter workflows by name or tag
Explore Templates	Access ready-made workflows to speed up development
Create New	Start a workflow from scratch
Workflow Name	Click to open the editor for that workflow
Status	Shows current state: Running, Paused, or Error
Created Date	Date the workflow was created
Last Updated	Last modification timestamp
Actions	Options: View, Edit, Duplicate, Pause/Resume, Delete

🔁 Shared workflows are clearly labeled for collaboration across teams.

Filtering Workflows

Use the filters and search bar to quickly find what you need:

By Name: Match full or partial names
By Tag: Organize by purpose or function (e.g., Alerting, Sync, Reporting)
Shared vs. Personal: Sort based on ownership or visibility
By Status: Filter by Active, Paused, or Errored for debugging

Workflow Analytics

Monitor the health and usage of your workflows through built-in analytics:

Daily Transactions: View total reads/writes per day over 30 days
Interface Reads: See how often interfaces retrieve data via workflows
Use these insights to:
- Identify traffic spikes
- Troubleshoot underperforming workflows
- Optimize system performance

Creating a New Workflow

Navigate to Workflows and click Create New
Give your workflow a name
Use the canvas to add and connect nodes:
- Input (e.g., device data, APIs)
- Logic (e.g., conditions, formulas, AI)
- Actions (e.g., notifications, updates)
- Outputs (e.g., dashboards, APIs)
Save often and validate connections between each node
Click Activate when you're ready to go live

💡 Use the Explore Templates button to jumpstart your build with common patterns.

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Best Practices

Use consistent naming (e.g., Alerting - Tank A, Sync - CRM) for filtering and clarity
Group workflows by function, team, or data source
Monitor workflows using built-in analytics and health checks
Reuse logic by cloning or sharing workflows
Use debug nodes and logging for troubleshooting complex flows

Q&A

Q: Can I schedule workflows or trigger them on events?
Yes. Rayven supports real-time triggers, event-based activations, and scheduled workflows.

Q: Can workflows call external systems or APIs?
Yes. Use HTTP or Webhook nodes to send/receive data from external platforms.

Q: How do I debug a workflow?
Insert debug nodes, use expression evaluators, and monitor logs in the live preview area.

Q: Can I reuse part of a workflow in another project?
Yes. Shared workflows or templates allow you to reuse logic across apps and teams.

Q: What happens if a workflow enters an error state?
You’ll see a red “Error” status in the overview. Use debug tools to inspect failed nodes and inputs.

Q: Can I nest or modularize workflows?
Yes. Break logic into smaller reusable workflows and call them from master workflows.

Q: Can I version-control workflows?
While versioning is manual, best practice is to duplicate before making major changes and add notes inside the canvas.

Q: Do I need coding skills to use the builder?
No. It’s fully low-code, but supports custom scripts in advanced use cases (e.g., JavaScript or formulas).

Q: Can workflows access table data?
Yes. You can read from or write to both primary and secondary tables using connector nodes.

Q: How do I visualize workflow output?
Link outputs to interface widgets (charts, tables, alerts) for real-time visualization.