Wednesday, November 22, 2023

How to Use LWC in Screen Flows

 To use a Lightning Web Component (LWC) in a Screen Flow in Salesforce, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. 1)Create a Lightning Web Component:

    • Create a new Lightning Web Component or use an existing one. Ensure that your Lightning Web Component is properly configured and has the necessary properties and methods.
  2. 2)Expose Properties in the Lightning Web Component:

    • If your Lightning Web Component needs to receive input from the Flow, expose properties in your component's JavaScript file using the @api decorator.
    import { LightningElement, api } from 'lwc'; export default class MyLWC extends LightningElement { @api inputProperty; // Add more properties as needed }

  3. 3)Implement a Public Method (Optional):

    • If your Lightning Web Component needs to interact with the Flow or perform specific actions, you can expose a public method using the @api decorator.
    import { LightningElement, api } from 'lwc'; export default class MyLWC extends LightningElement { @api myPublicMethod() { // Your implementation here } }

  4. 4)Deploy the Lightning Web Component:

    • Deploy your Lightning Web Component to your Salesforce environment.
  5. 5)Create a Screen Flow:

    • In Salesforce Setup, navigate to "Flows" and create a new Screen Flow or edit an existing one.
  6. 6)Add a Lightning Web Component to the Screen Flow:

    • Drag the "Lightning Web Component" screen component onto your Flow canvas.
  7. 7)Configure the Lightning Web Component:

    • Select the Lightning Web Component screen component on the canvas.
    • In the right-hand properties pane, set the component name to your Lightning Web Component's name.
    • Configure any input properties by mapping them to Flow variables or values.
  8. 8)Run the Flow:

    • Save and activate your Flow.
    • Run the Flow by navigating to the record page or by using the Flow URL.

Now, your Lightning Web Component is embedded within the Screen Flow. The Flow can pass input values to the Lightning Web Component, and the Lightning Web Component can interact with the Flow if you exposed public methods.

Remember to handle any necessary logic and error scenarios in your Lightning Web Component based on the requirements of your Flow. Additionally, be aware of any governor limits that may apply when using Flows and Lightning Web Components in combination.

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