Package org.kie.api.definition.process

Interface Node

All Superinterfaces:
WorkflowElement
public interface Node extends WorkflowElement
A Node represents an activity in the process flow chart. Many different predefined nodes are supported out-of-the-box.

  • Method Details

    • getName

      String getName()
      The name of the node
      Returns:
      the name of the node

    • getIncomingConnections

      Map<String,List<Connection>> getIncomingConnections()
      The incoming connections for this Node. A Node could have multiple entry-points. This map contains the list of incoming connections for each entry-point.
      Returns:
      the incoming connections

    • getOutgoingConnections

      Map<String,List<Connection>> getOutgoingConnections()
      The outgoing connections for this Node. A Node could have multiple exit-points. This map contains the list of outgoing connections for each exit-point.
      Returns:
      the outgoing connections

    • getIncomingConnections

      List<Connection> getIncomingConnections(String type)
      The incoming connections for this Node for the given entry-point.
      Returns:
      the incoming connections for the given entry point

    • getOutgoingConnections

      List<Connection> getOutgoingConnections(String type)
      The outgoing connections for this Node for the given exit-point.
      Returns:
      the outgoing connections for the given exit point

    • getNodeContainer

      NodeContainer getNodeContainer()
      The NodeContainer this Node lives in.
      Returns:
      the NodeContainer

    • getMetaData

      Map<String,Object> getMetaData()
      Meta data associated with this Node.

    • getNodeType

      default NodeType getNodeType()
      Type of this node
      Returns:
      one of the possible type of nodes