### Adding and Configuring Pipeline Pair Nodes in Message Flows

Use a pipeline pair node to define request and response processing.

Before you begin

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

To add a pipeline pair node

1. In the Message Flow Design Palette, open the ALSB Message Flow > Nodes list, if it is not already open.
2. Drag the pipeline pair node to the desired location in the message flow.

To configure the pipeline pair node

1. In the Message Flow Editor, click the pipeline pair node, if it is not already selected.
2. On the Pipeline Pair Node Properties page, edit properties as appropriate.