We are updating this announcement to share an important update regarding the Flow builder Beta and its next Preview phase.
🚀 A New Flow Builder Designer Is Coming
We are currently working on a new Flow builder designer UI with a simplified and more intuitive user experience. Some of the highlights include:
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Inline connection configuration
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Streamlined workflow enabling
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Improved visibility of workflow tests and live executions
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And more UX improvements designed to make Flow builder smoother and more efficient
This new designer will also involve a workflow migration. Since we don’t want you to go through two separate migration processes, we’re investigating how to align the migrations so that you will only need to migrate once.
The new designer is still in testing phase, so it will take a bit longer before we release it. We’re genuinely excited about these improvements and believe they will significantly enhance your Flow builder experience. Our team is working hard to get these changes to you as soon as possible.
Because of these upcoming changes, we are extending the beta phase and will not move to Preview just yet. Our goal is to ensure migration steps are crystal clear before you start, and to give you enough time to test the new designer and share feedback.
We sincerely apologize for the additional waiting time this extension brings. We know delays can be frustrating, but we want to make sure you have the best possible experience from the start.
Thanks again for your patience and your ongoing participation in the beta. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the upcoming exciting updates.
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Thank you for your invaluable participation in the Flow builder beta program! Your feedback has been essential in shaping the feature, and we truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into testing and sharing your insights.
We’re excited to let you know that starting next week, Flow builder will enter the Preview phase, becoming available to all Lansweeper customers.
What’s new in the Preview version
🔐 Access control:
We’re introducing a dedicated Flow builder permission, with access to all Flow builder actions and Lansweeper data:
- By default, only admin users will have access.
- You can grant access to other users via Roles & Permissions in the Account Management menu.
🔄 Updated Lansweeper connector:
We’ve added powerful new capabilities:
- Event triggers: Launch workflows when an asset is created, updated, deleted, or when a new discovery system is added.
- More data and actions:
- Edit asset state and type
- Retrieve user data
- Get or create asset and user relations
- Get and create custom fields
- An asset matching action to easily merge external assets.
- Improved bulk editing:
- Handle ~3000 assets in a single workflow
- Use pagination and recursive logic to manage larger datasets
- Standardized data model:
- Clear paths and naming conventions
- Makes finding and using data much easier
⚠ Important: Workflow migration required
As part of the new data model release, existing workflows will require migration. While the migration process is not expected to be complex, it is necessary to ensure your current workflows continue functioning.
You can find the migration instructions here: https://community.lansweeper.com/t5/flow-builder-program/flow-builder-migration-guide/ba-p/84553
Please note: in future updates we plan to maintain retroactive compatibility for a defined period to minimize disruption.
We’re excited to bring Flow builder to more customers and continue improving it with your support!
Thanks again for being part of the beta. If you have any questions or need help migrating your flows, don’t hesitate to reach out.
