From 60a99b6353ac6b974aac8494481ac83804bcdb16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lennaert Meijvogel Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:51:44 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Add page for Maia for Microflows --- .../modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/_index.md | 1 + .../maia-for-microflows.md | 48 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 49 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/_index.md b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/_index.md index ded9e2b8f06..64ff23de5c4 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/_index.md +++ b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/_index.md @@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ Generators: * **Maia for OQL** – helps you generate and manage OQL (Object Query Language) queries through an intuitive interface. It is designed to simplify query creation and reduce manual effort. For more information, see [Maia for OQL](/refguide/maia-for-oql/). * **Maia for Workflows** – helps you generate a [Workflow](/refguide/workflows/). By providing a use case via text input or an image, Maia can help you start creating your workflows. For more information, see [Maia for Workflows](/refguide/maia-for-workflows/). +* **Maia for Microflows** – helps you generate a [Microflow](/refguide/microflows/). By providing a use case via text input or an image, Maia can help you start creating your microflows. For more information, see [Maia for Microflows](/refguide/maia-for-microflows/). * **Translation Generator** – helps you with [batch translate](/refguide/translation-generator/#batch-translate) and [translating system texts](/refguide/translation-generator/#translate-system-text) in the web-based system texts editor. For more information, see [Translation Generator](/refguide/translation-generator/). * **Validation Assist** – helps you build validation microflows in a more automated way using pre-built expressions. For more information, see [Validation Assist](/refguide/validation-assist/). diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cb6082682a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +title: "Maia for Microflows" +url: /refguide/maia-for-microflows/ +weight: 75 +description: "Describes the features in Maia for Microflows." +#If moving or renaming this doc file, implement a temporary redirect and let the respective team know they should update the URL in the product. See Mapping to Products for more details. +--- +## Introduction + +{{% alert color="info" %}} +To use Maia for Microflows, an internet connection and signing in to Studio Pro are required. +{{% /alert %}} + +Maia for Microflows is an AI-powered feature designed to assist users in generating microflow logic. By leveraging AI, it aims to streamline the process of creating microflows, making development more efficient. + +## Using Maia for Microflows + +Maia for Microflows leverages can generate microflow logic efficiently from your text input. It is a powerful tool for quickly setting up both simple and complex microflows, with the goal of providing ready-to-use logic that minimizes the need for manual adjustments. + +### Best Practices for Text Input + +To achieve the best results when using Maia for Microflows, consider the following guidelines for your text input: + +Be specific: Clearly describe the desired outcome and the steps involved. For example, instead of "create a user," try "create a new user object, set its name attribute to 'John Doe', and commit it." + +Use keywords: Incorporating terms relevant to microflow actions, such as "create object," "retrieve," "change object," "show message," "loop," or "decision," can help correct microflow generation. + +Provide context: If your microflow interacts with existing entities or attributes, mention them in your input. + +## Limitations + +### Destructive operations are not supported + +Maia for Microflows can create objects and flows and change simple ("primitive") settings, but cannot delete objects or replace complex configuration settings. + +### Variability in Results + +Due to the nature of AI generation, the exact microflow logic produced can vary between separate runs, even with identical input. It is recommended to review the generated output carefully. + +### Layout and Positioning + +While Maia aims to create functional logic, the visual layout and positioning of elements within the generated microflow may not always be optimally organized. You may need to adjust the arrangement of activities for better readability and structure. + +## Read More + +* [Microflows](/refguide/microflows/) +* [Mendix AI Assistance (Maia)](/refguide/mendix-ai-assistance/) +* [Maia Chat](/refguide/maia-chat/) From 75ea095bd6cc0abdb842c15fe1f6900b87137326 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yiyun Liao Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:20:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Review --- .../maia-for-microflows.md | 23 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md index cb6082682a8..06540b6c177 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md +++ b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md @@ -3,35 +3,34 @@ title: "Maia for Microflows" url: /refguide/maia-for-microflows/ weight: 75 description: "Describes the features in Maia for Microflows." -#If moving or renaming this doc file, implement a temporary redirect and let the respective team know they should update the URL in the product. See Mapping to Products for more details. --- ## Introduction {{% alert color="info" %}} -To use Maia for Microflows, an internet connection and signing in to Studio Pro are required. +This feature is released as part of [Make Make](/refguide/maia-make/) capabilities in Studio Pro 11.8. {{% /alert %}} -Maia for Microflows is an AI-powered feature designed to assist users in generating microflow logic. By leveraging AI, it aims to streamline the process of creating microflows, making development more efficient. +Maia for Microflows is an AI-powered capability that is available when using [Maia Make](/refguide/maia-make/) in Studio Pro. Maia Make is a unified conversational interface within Studio Pro that consolidates all AI-assisted development capabilities into a single chat experience. + +With the microflow generation capability, you can leverage Maia to generate microflow logic efficiently from your text input. It is a powerful tool for quickly setting up both simple and complex microflows, with the goal of providing ready-to-use logic that minimizes the need for manual adjustments. ## Using Maia for Microflows -Maia for Microflows leverages can generate microflow logic efficiently from your text input. It is a powerful tool for quickly setting up both simple and complex microflows, with the goal of providing ready-to-use logic that minimizes the need for manual adjustments. +Open the Maia Make conversational interface in Studio Pro to access its microflow generation capability. Use natural language to describe your goal, Maia will generate the microflows for you, including XPath constraints and expressions. See the section below for text input best practices. ### Best Practices for Text Input -To achieve the best results when using Maia for Microflows, consider the following guidelines for your text input: - -Be specific: Clearly describe the desired outcome and the steps involved. For example, instead of "create a user," try "create a new user object, set its name attribute to 'John Doe', and commit it." - -Use keywords: Incorporating terms relevant to microflow actions, such as "create object," "retrieve," "change object," "show message," "loop," or "decision," can help correct microflow generation. +To achieve the best results when using Maia to generate microflows, consider the following guidelines for your text input: -Provide context: If your microflow interacts with existing entities or attributes, mention them in your input. +* Be specific: Clearly describe the desired outcome and the steps involved. For example, instead of using *Create a user*, use *Create a new user object, set its name attribute to 'John Doe', and commit it*. +* Use keywords: Incorporate terms relevant to microflow activities, such as *create object*, *retrieve*, *change object*, *show message*, *loop*, or *decision*. This can help with correct microflow generation. +* Provide context: If your microflow interacts with existing entities or attributes, mention them in your text input. ## Limitations -### Destructive operations are not supported +### Destructive Operations Are Not Supported -Maia for Microflows can create objects and flows and change simple ("primitive") settings, but cannot delete objects or replace complex configuration settings. +Maia for Microflows can create objects and flows and change simple ("primitive") settings, but it cannot delete objects or replace complex configuration settings. ### Variability in Results From e3ace47eab33f22ff025e07525528762778c09c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yiyun Liao Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:47:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Add an example --- .../modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md index 06540b6c177..b2bcca65ab0 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md +++ b/content/en/docs/refguide/modeling/mendix-ai-assistance/maia-for-microflows.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ To achieve the best results when using Maia to generate microflows, consider the ### Destructive Operations Are Not Supported -Maia for Microflows can create objects and flows and change simple ("primitive") settings, but it cannot delete objects or replace complex configuration settings. +Maia for Microflows can create objects and flows and change simple ("primitive") settings, but it cannot delete objects or replace complex configuration settings. For example, for existing objects, Maia can change variable names, move objects, or reconnect flows, but it cannot delete objects or flows, or change the activity types. ### Variability in Results