Configuring the End shape

An End shape defines an end of the flow. A flow may contain none, one, or multiple End shapes. When processing reaches this shape, no further processing by this flow occurs. If this flow was called as a subprocess by another flow, processing continues in the calling flow.

1. Double-click the End shape.

2. Enter a value in each field of the property panel.

3. Click OK to close the property panel.

4. Hover on an existing shape and drag a connector from it to the End shape.

At run time, the case is saved when the End shape is reached, unless the case is temporary. Reaching an End shape does not change the status of a case.

Notes

• Although using the End shape is recommended for clarity, a flow may contain no End shapes. Technically, a flow execution ends when processing reaches a shape that has no outgoing connectors. This may be any shape except an assignment shape.
• As a best practice, include at least one End shape in every process flow, and connect each ending shape to it. Avoid creating flows that have execution end at other shapes, as this can be a source of (human reader) confusion.

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