Building a flow service in the Layout tab consists of the same stages as building a flow service in the Tree tab: creating the flow service, inserting flow steps, setting properties, declaring the service input and output parameters, mapping pipeline data, and setting run-time parameters. With the exception of how you insert and move flow steps, the procedures for completing each stage are the same in the Layout tab as they are in the Tree tab.
Tip:
You might find it easier to build services in the Layout tab if you have a larger view of the flow service. Use the and buttons on the Palette view to zoom in on or zoom out of the flow service.