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Is it possible to change Flow item using an Exit or Entry trigger?

alec_hubbardGQLY4 — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:52:55 GMT

Hey there, I am trying to use a combiner to combine two halves on an object. Since these are halves, the dimensions change and it is not possible to make a new item Shape Frame. I'd like to try and write a script that exchanges input one's flow item on the combiner for another flow item so that this dimensional change is accurately reflected.

I am fairly new to this software so am pretty unaware of how to do this or write a script for it.
Any/all help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Re: Is it possible to change Flow item using an Exit or Entry trigger?

joerg_vogel_HsH — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:28:16 GMT

It is probably better to keep both items and exchange shapes to reflect a desired outcome. You can set object size, rotation and location and also shape three properties independently, too. Shapes triple properties begin their name with “offset”.

Instead of using a combiner you can do this also in a processor or even a queue, if you like. Combining is just putting a second item into a first item by move object command or process flow activity.