### Adding and Configuring Stages in Message Flows

Use a stage node as a container for actions in a message flow.

Before you begin

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

To add a stage

1. In the Message Flow Design Palette, open the ALSB Message Flow > Nodes list, if it is not already open.
2. Drag the stage to the desired location in the message flow.
3. Add actions to the stage, as appropriate for your configuration.

To configure the stage

1. In the Message Flow Editor, click the stage, if it is not already selected.
2. On the Stage Node Properties page, edit properties as appropriate.