Flow developers often need to create solutions that extend beyond Novacura Flow, enabling smoother integration with external systems and enhancing functionality without modifying the ERP. Direct links to applications make this possible by allowing users to trigger app executions instantly—whether from external applications or directly through emails.

Typical Use Cases:
External Links in Applications:
For example, a custom menu in IFS can trigger an application execution with pre-filled input data, enabling developers to build custom apps that fill gaps or extend ERP functionality. This approach, often referred to as “extend on the outside,” allows for powerful customization without altering core systems.

Emails with Direct Links to Applications:
Emails can contain direct links with specified parameters, allowing users to take immediate action. For instance, if a purchase order requires approval, the approver can click a link in the email to instantly open the app and review the order—no additional searching required.

We’re introducing new functionality to enable:

-Direct Web Links in Hub: Create direct links to applications with specified inputs for execution.
-Environment-Specific Links: Ensure that links trigger executions in the correct environment.
-Direct Mobile Client Links: Enable seamless execution on mobile devices through direct app links.
-Auto-Login and Execution: If the user is not logged in, the system will prompt for credentials and immediately proceed with the execution after login.
-Return to Home After Execution: Once the application completes, users are returned to the client home page.

These improvements will empower developers to create streamlined solutions that enhance productivity, automate tasks, and extend Flow’s capabilities to external systems—ensuring a more efficient and connected experience.