What does "Save as Draft" do in Flow Designer?

"Save as Draft" in Flow Designer allows users to preserve their work on a flow without activating it right away. This feature is particularly useful during the development and testing phase, enabling you to make changes, review them, and return to refine the flow later without the pressure of it being operational or visible to others.

When using this option, you can experiment with different components or constructs within the flow without committing them for execution, which ensures that your initial drafts remain safe until you are ready for them to go live. This fosters a more iterative development process, where flows can be crafted, modified, and perfected before they are finally activated.

In contrast to other options, "Save as Draft" does not abort the flow process, cause the flow to be inactive or only submitted for review. It specifically offers a way to maintain ongoing work while preventing any premature activation.