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Converting between message flows and subflows

Convert a .msgflow file to a .subflow file, or a .subflow file to a .msgflow file.

Before you start:

This task assumes that you have already created a message flow or subflow; for more information, see Creating a message flow or Creating a subflow.

You can convert .msgflow files to .subflow files, or .subflow files to .msgflow files.

When you convert .msgflow files to .subflow files, the following referenced files must be updated. You can complete these updates when you convert your .msgflow file.
  • If the .msgflow file is used as a subflow, the parent flow must be updated so that it references the new .subflow file.
  • If the .msgflow file contains subflows that are defined in .msgflow files, these subflows must also be converted to .subflow files.

To convert a .msgflow file or a .subflow file, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Application Development view, expand the appropriate application, library, or integration project.
  2. To convert a .msgflow file to a .subflow file, complete the following steps:
    1. Right-click the message flow that you want to convert and click Convert to subflow.
    2. If the message flow is used as a subflow or contains subflows, the Convert message flow to subflow window opens and shows referenced files that must be updated. Select the files you want to update and click OK. The subflow is saved and its contents are validated. The editor provides a report of errors and warnings in the Problems view.
  3. To convert a .subflow file to a .msgflow file, complete the following steps:
    1. Right-click the subflow that you want to convert and click Convert to Message Flow.
    2. Specify the name for the flow. You cannot use the name of a file that already exists in that application, library, or integration project. You must include .msgflow at the end of your file name.
    3. Click OK. The message flow is saved and its contents are validated. The editor provides a report of errors and warnings in the Problems view.
For information about handling errors that occur when you save a message flow or subflow, see Correcting errors from saving a message flow or subflow.

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