### Adding and Configuring Java Callout Actions in Message Flows

Use a Java callout action to invoke a Java method or an EJB business service from within the message flow.

Before you begin

Display the message flow for the desired proxy service. See Constructing Proxy Service Message Flows.

To add an Java callout action

1. In the Message Flow Design Palette, open the Stage Actions > Message Processing list, if it is not already open.
2. Drag the Java callout action to the desired location in the message flow.

To configure the Java callout action

1. In the Message Flow Editor, click the Java callout action, if it is not already selected.
2. On the Java Callout Action Properties page, edit properties as appropriate.