Configuring a Receive

A Receive is generated automatically whenever you create a new Split-Join. The purpose of the Receive is to place incoming request data in a variable and make the contents available for later nodes to use. Configuring a Receive can include the following tasks:

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Viewing the Operation

The Operation is based upon the initial WSDL selection for the overall Split-Join. It is displayed in the Properties View for reference.

Defining the Receive Variable

You must define the Incoming Message Variable the Receive will initialize. This can be done in two ways:

  1. Select a pre-existing variable from the Message Variable menu.
  2. Create a new Message Variable (following steps).
  3. Note: If there are no available Message Variables associated with the previously chosen Operation, you must create a new Message Variable.

To create a new Message Variable, select Create Message Variable from the Message Variable menu. The Create Message Variable Dialog appears:

  1. Provide a name for the variable.
  2. Click OK.

Note that Message Type Namespace and Message Type are displayed automatically on the Properties page once the variable is defined.

Adding General Information

General information is useful for making a node more legible. It includes the ability to add a unique identifier, or Label, to the node and to supplement it with notes, or Documentation. General information is optional.

  1. To add a Label to a node, open the Properties view and enter a unique, identifying string in the Label field. The label that you enter appears underneath the node in the Canvas area. Alternatively, you can simply double-click the string under the icon and edit.
  2. To add Documentation to a node, open the Properties view and enter any notes that you think are important in the Documentation field.