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Workflow Editor

This section introduces the interface and key features of the pipeline editor.

Screen Layout

[Screenshot] Workflow Editor

Workflow Editor

1. Action Bar

Manages overall control and status of the pipeline.

  • Back: Returns to the pipeline list.
  • Title Edit: Click the pipeline name or alias to edit it.
  • Status Display: Shows the current pipeline status (Idle, Running, Scheduled, etc.).
  • Run History: Visualizes recent execution results (success/failure) as colored bars.
  • Save/Run: Save changes or run/stop the pipeline.
  • Settings: Configure scheduling, runtime environment (image), global write mode, etc.

2. Left Panel: Asset Library

Provides resources that can be added to the pipeline.

  • Quick Add: Commonly used nodes (Delta Lake, Kafka, Python, SQL, etc.) can be dragged directly onto the canvas.
  • Collections: Find and reuse existing datasets or code saved in your collections.
  • Search: Quickly find the assets you need.

3. Main Canvas

The space for visually designing workflows.

  • Node Placement: Drag and drop to place nodes and freely adjust their positions.
  • Connections: Drag node handles to connect data flows.
  • Minimap: View and navigate the overall structure from the bottom right.
  • Controls: Bottom left provides zoom in/out, panning/selection mode toggle, and auto-layout features.

4. Right Panel: Inspector

Configure detailed properties of the selected node.

  • General: Basic information such as node name and description
  • Configuration: Detailed settings by node type (code editing, dataset options, etc.)
  • Connections: Manage input/output connection status

Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are supported for efficient work. Click the ? icon to view the complete list.

  • Delete / Backspace: Delete selected node/edge
  • Ctrl (or Cmd) + C / V: Copy/paste node
  • Ctrl (or Cmd) + S: Save
  • Space: Toggle panning mode (while held)