Sometimes it is required to execute a Workflow step-by-step to understand and fix various issues. For this purpose onCore Designer provides stepping, dataflow visualization and port/cable value visualization.
| Functionality | Description |
|---|---|
| Stepping | A Workflow can be switched to |
| Step mode. When activated, each action/event/transmission needs to be "stepped" manually. | |
| Dataflow Visualization | When enabled, cables are being highlighted when data/triggers are transmitted. |
| Port/Cable Visualization | When enabled, ports and/or cables show which value they are currently receiving/sending/transmitting. |
Workflow Stepping
Workflow Stepping means that each step (or execution) has to be initiated manually by issuing a step command. This is useful in situations where it may be required to narrow down issues or when a Workflow is too complex to follow when being executed at normal speed.
Using Workflow Stepping
- To activate Workflow Stepping, go to the menu Project → Step Workflow (Shortcut: command + B).
- Run the Project by using the menu command Project → Run Project (Shortcut: command + R).
- Issue the Step command by using the menu command Project → Step (Shortcut: command + shift + Y).
It is helpful to activate the showing of Port/Cable values and also the Dataflow Visualization as described in the chapter → User Interface: Project Panel – Workflows List.