Build beautiful parametric designs, then distribute them to your team.
The Flow Builder is a visual programming application within Giraffe. Visual programming is an approach that allows users to create algorithms by manipulating graphical elements. Use the Flow Builder for almost anything you would want to analyze or design, from data processing to real-time geometry generation—all without writing any code!
Open the Flow Builder
The Flow Builder tool is located on the left hand panel. The Flow Builder button looks like a lightning bolt with a cog.
The flow manager will fly out.
Select a flow from the list to edit.
The Flow Builder Interface
Flow Name / Breadcrumb nav
Pin flow
Default to this flow when opening the editor
Select all project geometries with the flow assigned
Pause Engine
Re-compute
Menu
Edit Flow name
Duplicate Flow
Search flow nodes
Double click anywhere on the canvas to search
Right click menu
Add a node
Fit flow to canvas
Help - link to documentation
Flow Nodes library
Open/Close with carat
Flow Node Library listings
Mouse over a node or category to learn more
Click and drag a node to the canvas to use
Return to the Flow Manager