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Send interactive message

The Send interactive message node as it appears in the workflow editor.

What it does

Send buttons or a select menu.

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. It also makes Message ID available to later nodes.

Typical use

Send buttons or a select menu with a message.

How to use it

  1. Add it from MessagesOpen the node library and choose Send interactive message 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 Buttons and menus, Message, Send to. 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
Buttons and menus1 configured itemDefines the buttons and menus shown in the message.
MessageChoose an optionUsed when Message content is not connected from an earlier node.
Send tointeractionChooses where the message is sent.

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

Channel IDChannel · Defaults to the current event channel
Optional
Message contentText
Optional

Outputs

Message IDMessage
Optional

What happens when it runs

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. It also makes Message ID available to later nodes.

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.