AskOpenAI Step

Use this step to Ask question of OpenAI.

Last published at: January 19th, 2026

Description:

You can use this step to ask questions of OpenAI.

 

Inputs

  • actAs – Ask the model to take on a specific role, persona, or perspective while interacting with you
  • model – select the AI model to use
  • prompt - text prompt to ask AI
  • imageFiles - list of image files
  • varGlobalStoreResult - variable/global to store the result
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 
 

 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “askOpenAIDef” example.          

  • Create a new process definition named “askOpenAIDef” and open it in designer mode. 
  • Drag an “askOpenAI” step to the canvas.
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” and “askOpenAI” steps, as shown above. 
  • Click the “askOpenAI” step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Select a chat model from the drop-down list. The FlowWright product team frequently updates these models—type the prompt text to ask OpenAI. Provide a variable or global reference to store the result. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

 

  • Click the “askOpenAI” step to configure its "Optional" properties. Enter the text for the ActAs field. ChatGPT's “Act As” prompt is a creative way to ask the model to assume a specific role, persona, or perspective while interacting with you. Provide a comma-separated list of image files to aid the OpenAI response.  

 

  • The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new instance, and execute it. Render the process instance. 

 

  • Click the process step to view its properties. The AskOpenAI step should store the answer in the variable or global, as configured. The AskOpenAI result is included here for your reference. 

 

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page. 

Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

 

Click here to download the sample file.