How to Work with the Nonlinear Workflow

Legacy Article: This article covers the legacy FMBooth (Windows + iPadOS) software. FMBooth (Windows + iPadOS) has been replaced by FMX. See FMX documentation →

What is a Nonlinear Workflow?

Traditionally, workflows operated sequentially from the first state to the last without skipping steps. The nonlinear workflow feature enables more flexible process design. For example, if your workflow includes both email and MMS options but you want users to choose between them rather than use both, the nonlinear approach provides the solution.

Types of Actions

GoToState

This action directs you to a specific state number you designate. For instance, "GoToState 14" takes you directly to state number 14.

GoTo

This action moves you a relative number of states forward or backward based on the action's current location. If an action is in state 2, "GoTo 1" advances one state forward to state 3, while "GoTo -1" moves one state backward to state 1.

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