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title: The Workflow Canvas vs Workflow XML Definitions
slug: rm/the-workflow-canvas-vs-workflow-xml-definitions
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:48.771Z
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The XML definition covers every aspect of a Workflow. Although the Canvas is an intuitive way to visually model a Workflow, it does not control every property defined in the XML definition, such as:

- property-change events that trigger actions cannot be defined or edited in the Canvas
- artifact-creation events that trigger actions cannot be defined or edited in the Canvas
- webhook actions cannot be defined or edited in the Canvas

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If a Webhook Action has been set up within a Workflow Transition, it will appear within the Workflow Canvas as a read-only action.

If a Webhook Action has been set up within a New Artifact event, an indicator will appear within the Workflow Canvas on the top right of the page. The Webhook itself will not be visible on the Canvas.
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