Synchronize Block: Keeping Automations in Order

In Flowrunner, the Synchronize block gives you fine-grained control over timing. It ensures that certain steps only run when others have finished, keeping your flows predictable even when multiple processes are happening at once.

Think of it as a coordination checkpoint inside your workflow.

How It Works

When added to a flow, the Synchronize block holds execution until the conditions you specify are met. Once those conditions are satisfied, it releases the next steps.

This is especially powerful when:

• Multiple branches are running in parallel.
• Steps depend on data prepared upstream.
• Results need to be collected and processed together.

Instead of leaving timing to chance, you can design flows that only move forward when everything is in place.

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Practical Applications

• Data Pipelines: Make sure records are cleaned, validated, and enriched before syncing them to your CRM.
• Approvals: Hold notifications until every required approver has signed off.
• Multi-System Updates: Run updates in parallel across APIs or databases, then commit changes only when all systems confirm.
• Batching: Collect results from multiple SubFlows and process them together for consistency.
  

Why It’s Useful

The Synchronize block makes flows:

• Accurate - downstream steps always receive complete data.
• Consistent - every run follows the same order.
• Clear - teams know exactly when an output is final.
  

Using It in Flowrunner

1. Add the Synchronize block where coordination is needed.
2. Connect it to the flows or branches that must complete.
3. Define the release conditions.
4. Continue building with confidence that execution will stay in order.
   
   

Key Insight

Automation isn’t just about speed, it’s about precision.
The Synchronize block helps you design flows that don’t just work, but work the same way every time.

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