### Adding and Configuring Route Nodes in Message Flows

Use the route node to handle request and response dispatching of messages to and from business services.

Before you begin

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

To add a route node

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

To configure the route node

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