> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.triform.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Canvas: Overview

> Compose systems visually with Nodes and Edges

## What you see

* Nodes: visual building blocks (Agents, Flows, Actions, Projects).
* Edges: connections that define data & control flow.

## Core interactions

* Select: click a Node.
* Open: double‑click to drill into Projects, Agents, or Flows.
* Context menu: right‑click a Node or the Canvas for actions.
* Rearrange: drag Nodes to clarify structure.

## Why Canvas

* Makes complex logic legible at a glance.
* Encourages modular, reusable patterns.
* Enables debugging without diving into raw logs.

> note: Where execution happens — You run Nodes from Properties → Execute. The Canvas reflects structure; the Properties panel manages configuration and runs.

## Best practices

* Name Nodes clearly (e.g., `Normalize Input`, `Route by Type`).
* Group related Nodes visually.
* Keep flows shallow where possible; compose via sub‑Flows.