How to update a Flow and manage version history?

Updating a published Flow

You can update an existing Flow based on the changing requirements. To update a Flow, navigate to the All Flows page and select the published Flow you want to update

To implement updates, follow these steps:

1. Edit the Flow Modify the flow as needed, whether it is adding new components, adjusting logic, or updating configurations.

2. Review the updates Carefully review the changes to verify their accuracy and ensure they meet the workflow requirements.

3. Save and publish the updates Once finalized, click the ‘Save’ button to publish the changes. The new version of the flow will replace the previous one and operate with the updated configuration, ensuring uninterrupted functionality.

Managing versions of Flows

ZBrain Builder provides a comprehensive versioning system that tracks all changes to your flows, ensuring seamless updates and easy access to previous versions. The version history interface enables you to edit, publish, and manage drafts without interrupting active workflows.

Tracking version history

You can track and manage changes to your Flows with ZBrain Builder’s ‘Version History’, ensuring stability in live workflows while allowing safe experimentation in drafts. Easily switch between draft and published versions, revert to earlier configurations, and maintain full visibility of your automation’s evolution.

To check the available versions for a Flow, click on 'Versions' on the left panel of your Flow.

Understanding Flow versioning

1. Draft mode

   • Drafts are editable versions of a flow where changes can be made without impacting the live, published flow.

   • You can make unlimited changes in draft mode before publishing your updates.

2. Published Flows

   • Once a flow is published, it becomes the active version used in workflows.

   • Published versions are locked and cannot be edited directly, ensuring stability for live processes.

3. Creating new drafts

   • When you initiate edits on a published flow, ZBrain automatically creates a new draft version (if no draft exists) by duplicating the published version.

   • This allows you to make updates without altering the active version.

4. Accessing previous versions

   • ZBrain Builder retains all published versions, enabling you to revert or reuse older configurations as needed.

   • Select a previous version to create a new draft for further modifications.

Visual indicators in version history

The version history panel provides clear visual cues for distinguishing between draft and published versions:

• Draft version

  • Represented with a yellow icon next to the version timestamp.

  • Indicates that the version is currently in draft mode and available for editing.

• Published version

  • Represented with a green icon next to the version timestamp.

  • Indicates that the version is live and in use within workflows.