### Configuring a Receive

A Receive is generated automatically whenever you create a new Split-Join. The purpose of the Receive is to place incoming request data in a variable and make the contents available for later nodes to use. Configuring a Receive can include the following tasks:

- View the Operation
- Define the Receive Variable
- Add General Information

Related Topics

- Split-Join Properties View - Receive Page

#### Viewing the Operation

The Operation is based upon the initial WSDL selection for the overall Split-Join. It is displayed in the Properties View for reference.

#### Defining the Receive Variable

You must define the Incoming Message Variable the Receive will initialize. This can be done in two ways:

1. Select a pre-existing variable from the Message Variable menu.
2. Create a new Message Variable (following steps).

Note: | If there are no available Message Variables associated with the previously chosen Operation, you must create a new Message Variable.

To create a new Message Variable, select Create Message Variable from the Message Variable menu. The Create Message Variable Dialog appears:

1. Provide a name for the variable.
2. Click OK.

Note that Message Type Namespace and Message Type are displayed automatically on the Properties page once the variable is defined.

#### Adding General Information

General information is useful for making a node more legible. It includes the ability to add a unique identifier, or Label, to the node and to supplement it with notes, or Documentation. General information is optional.

1. To add a Label to a node, open the Properties view and enter a unique, identifying string in the Label field. The label that you enter appears underneath the node in the Canvas area. Alternatively, you can simply double-click the string under the icon and edit.
2. To add Documentation to a node, open the Properties view and enter any notes that you think are important in the Documentation field.