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Open form

The Open form node as it appears in the workflow editor.

What it does

Open a modal form in response to an interaction.

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. The workflow then continues through Flow.

Typical use

Ask a user for details in a form before continuing.

How to use it

  1. Add it from MessagesOpen the node library and choose Open form from Messages.
  2. Connect the workflow pathConnect Flow in from the previous step and Flow to the next step.
  3. Choose settings and connect valuesSet Custom ID, Form fields, Title. Connections can also supply values produced by earlier nodes.

Settings

These are the options shown when you add this node. A connected value can replace a setting when the workflow runs.

SettingStarting valueWhat it controls
Custom IDformMatches this workflow with the corresponding Discord button, menu, or form.
Form fields1 configured itemDefines the questions shown in the Discord form.
TitleFormSets the title shown at the top of the Discord form.

Value connections

Value connections pass information between nodes without changing the order of the workflow. When an input is not connected, BotFrame uses the value selected in the node or details from the starting Discord event when available.

Inputs

This node has no value inputs; use its settings to choose what it should do.

Outputs

This item has no separate value output. Its Flow connection continues the workflow.

What happens when it runs

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. The workflow then continues through Flow.

You can use this item in a published BotFrame workflow. You can also test it in the simulator.

These details match the node currently available in the BotFrame workflow editor.