Workflow Settings

Configure canvas behaviour, node button styles, edge routing, snap-to-grid, and navigation controls for the Workflow Editor.

Node Button Style

Controls how action buttons appear on nodes when you hover over them in the Workflow Editor canvas.

Style	Description
Icon only	Compact circular icon buttons. Best for dense canvases with many nodes.
Icon + Text (default)	Each button shows an icon alongside a short label. Clearer for new users.
Text only	Text labels only — largest click target, least compact.

Canvas Grid

Option	Values	Description
Snap to grid	On / Off	When enabled, nodes snap to the nearest grid point when moved, keeping layouts tidy.
Snap size	5 – 50px	The distance between grid points in pixels. Smaller values allow finer placement; larger values enforce a coarser but more structured layout.
Grid style	Dots / Lines / None	Visual appearance of the background grid. None hides the grid entirely without disabling snap.

Edges & Connections

Option	Values	Description
Edge type	Bezier / Straight / Step	The curve style used for connections between nodes. Bezier is the default and looks most natural.
Animated edges	On / Off	Show a flowing dash animation on edges to indicate data direction. Useful for demos; can be distracting during editing.
Connection line type	Bezier / Straight / Step	The style of the temporary line shown while drawing a new connection before it snaps to a target handle.

Panel & Navigation

Option	Description
Show minimap	Display the minimap thumbnail in the bottom-right corner of the canvas. Click or drag on the minimap to quickly navigate large workflows.
Zen mode	Hides all panels (Node Palette, Config Panel, toolbar) to give the canvas maximum space. Toggle with the keyboard shortcut `Z`.
Fit view on load	Automatically zoom and pan the canvas to fit all nodes in view when a workflow is opened.

Tip

For complex workflows with 20+ nodes, enable the minimap and set snap size to 20px. This combination keeps large canvases navigable and prevents node overlap.

FAQ

Can I use snap-to-grid without showing the grid?

Yes — set Grid style to None and leave Snap to grid enabled. Nodes will still snap to invisible grid points.

Does the edge type affect workflow execution?

No. Edge type is purely visual. All edge styles carry data identically at runtime.

Is Zen mode keyboard-only, or is there a button?

Both. Press Z on the canvas or click the Zen mode icon in the top-right toolbar to toggle it.