Parallel Execution Strategies

Parallel execution allows multiple animations to run simultaneously using the RunWithPrevious property.

Overview

Purpose: Execute multiple animations simultaneously for layered effects

How It Works:

• Connect nodes sequentially
• Enable RunWithPrevious on the second node
• Both nodes execute concurrently (2 nodes max at once)

Example:

On Start → Fade In → Scale Up (RunWithPrevious: true)

Both Fade In and Scale Up start simultaneously.

Best Practices

• Use parallel execution for layered effects
• Maximum 2 nodes can run in parallel at once
• Use StartOffset for timing control
• Test parallel execution for proper synchronization

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Trigger Relay Node: Unlimited Parallel Execution

For executing 3 or more nodes in parallel, use the Trigger Relay node instead of RunWithPrevious.

Trigger Relay is a special flow control node that automatically executes all connected output nodes in parallel. Unlike RunWithPrevious (which supports 2 nodes), Trigger Relay supports unlimited parallel execution.

How It Works:

Trigger Node → Trigger Relay → [Node A, Node B, Node C, ...]
                                    ↓         ↓         ↓
                              All execute simultaneously

Key Features:

• ✅ Unlimited parallel nodes - Execute as many nodes as needed
• ✅ Automatic execution - No need to set RunWithPrevious flags
• ✅ Same object support - Multiple animations can play on the same object simultaneously
• ✅ Waits for completion - Trigger Relay waits for all nodes to complete before proceeding

When to Use:

• 3+ nodes need to execute in parallel
• Multiple animations should play on the same object simultaneously
• You want explicit parallel execution intent in your graph

Example:

On Button Click
    ↓
Trigger Relay
    ↓         ↓         ↓
Move 3D   Color Tween  Rotate 3D

Result: All three animations play simultaneously on the same object.

Setup:

1. Right-click in GraphFlow Editor → "Add Node" → "🔀 Trigger Relay"
2. Connect trigger to Trigger Relay
3. Connect all parallel nodes to Trigger Relay
4. No configuration needed - parallel execution is automatic!

Comparison:

Method	Max Nodes	Best For
RunWithPrevious	2 nodes	Simple two-node parallel
Trigger Relay	Unlimited	3+ nodes, same-object multi-animation

💡 Tip: Use RunWithPrevious for 2 nodes, use Trigger Relay for 3+ nodes.

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