Custom Component
Custom Component is an example template. It takes the text you type in Input Value and passes it on, unchanged, as data the next component can use.
On its own it doesn’t transform information. Its purpose is to be a starting point for building new components and to check that information flows correctly between components.
When to use it
- Check that a part of the flow correctly receives a fixed value.
- Insert a test value into a flow while you are building it.
- Start from a simple base when designing your own component with your team.
If what you need is to add your own logic to a flow, use Python Code or JS Code.
Configuration
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Input Value | The text the component passes on. The default is “Hello, World!”. You can type it or connect it from another component. |
Output
The Output output returns data with the Input Value text in its value field. You can connect it to any component that takes data.
Example
While building a flow that will classify emails, you place a Custom Component with the text “I want to change the delivery address” to simulate a real email and see how the rest of the flow behaves before connecting the inbox.