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Basic Structure Elements and Flow Control

A flow is typically executed from top to bottom. Sometimes, however, we need to include branches or even repeat certain actions. In this chapter, we will look at how the sequence of actions in processing can be controlled, because controlling the flow logic is an essential part of its creation.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Using conditionals
  • Handling repetitive tasks with Loop statements
  • Error handling

Technical requirements

You will need a workstation with PAD installed on your desktop, and you should know how the application works and how to create a simple flow.

Using conditionals

Conditionals are used to ensure that a certain state is checked in advance before an action ...

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