Gate

Combines control arrivals according to a configured pass rule.

When to use

Use it when several control branches must be coordinated before the graph continues.

Example

Wait for the required upstream arrivals, then continue through Pass; handle Blocked separately.

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Explore Gate

Combines control arrivals according to a configured pass rule.

Exercise steps

1. Compare AND and OR with the two connected control paths.
2. Inspect arrival controls and remember that the graph alone does not execute them.

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Wait for the intended arrivals

Connect two control branches A and B to Gate and choose AND. In per-execution scope, a single A arrival is not both branches; once A and B have arrived for the same execution, Pass can continue. OR asks whether any qualifying branch arrived instead. If you use the stateful scope or a timeout wait mode, read the memory and timeout settings because arrivals may be accumulated or released differently. Route Blocked to a safe handling path. The Arrival Count data output helps diagnose what was seen; it is not a third control input.

Common problems

Gate joins control, not arbitrary data. Configure the arrival rule deliberately and avoid using it to create a cycle.

Next steps

Review the generated Parameters, Outcomes, and Data Ports on this page, then open the related guides for the complete workflow.