Flow versioning

In the Flow Version section you can create and manage different versions of a flow. It is possible to add a new flow version either by creating an empty flow or by importing a version flow from a file. You can also save the current version, preserving the existing configuration flow and making changes on it without impact.

This function is available only inside the flow in IO.

Add a flow version

1. Open the desired flow.

2. Click on the settings button of the flow.

3. Select the dedicated button to show flow version.

4. Click on Add New Version.

5. A pop-up with the configuration will be shown. Here you can set the Name of your flow version, for example Demo Flow Version.

6. Set an optional Description.

7. Choose how to initialize the flow, options are:

   Option	Description
   Creates an empty flow	Starts a new version with a blank flow, allowing you to design the workflow from scratch without affecting existing versions.
   Import content from file	Creates a new version by importing a flow definition from a file, which is useful for reusing or migrating flows across different environments. Important: It is possible to preserve the original ID of the imported flow.
   Create version with current content	Generates a new version by copying the structure and configuration of the current flow, allowing you to make changes while preserving the existing version.

8. Click on add button.

   Once the version is created, it is visible only within the current flow.

Modify a flow version

1. Open the desired flow.

2. Click on the settings button of the flow.

3. Select the dedicated button to show flow version.

4. It is now possible to click the desired version flow that will open in a new tab, allowing you to modify it and save it without impacting the main flow.

Restore a flow version

1. Open the desired flow.

2. Click on the settings button of the flow.

3. Select the dedicated button to show flow version.

4. It is now possible to select the desired version flow and restore, which will replace the content of the current flow with the selected version.

When restoring a flow version, you can save the current state of the flow as a new version for backup purposes.

Test a flow version

1. Open the desired flow.

2. Click on the settings button of the flow.

3. Select the dedicated button to show flow version.

4. Click on the Copy Flow URL button. This copies the URL of the selected flow version to the clipboard, allowing you to paste it into a browser and test that version without affecting the main flow version.

Best practices

• Create a new version before making significant changes to a production flow

• Use descriptive version names and descriptions

• Test versions thoroughly before restoring them

• Keep a backup of important versions by exporting them

• Clean up old, unused versions periodically

Next steps

• Import and export flows

• Edit flow configuration

• Design flows