# Journey editor
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## Editor overview [#editor-overview]

The Journey editor is the interface used to build and configure journeys. It provides a visual canvas where you can add and connect journey elements, configure settings, and manage the journey.

NOTE
All changes made in the editor are saved automatically.

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### How to access the editor [#access-editor]

**Existing journey:**
- Go to the Journeys page.
- Select the journey you want to open.
- The journey opens in the editor.

**New journey:**
- When you create a new journey, the editor opens automatically.

The numbers shown in the image correspond to specific areas of the editor interface, outlined below.

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### Structure of the editor [#editor-structure]

The editor consists of the following areas.

#### Header [#header]

The header bar at the top of the editor shows:

| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| **1. Journey name** | The editable name of the journey. Select the pencil icon to rename. |
| **2. Version** | The current version number (for example, v.1). |
| **3. Status badge** | The current [journey status](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-status) (for example, Drafted, Active). |
| **4. Last saved** | Timestamp showing when the journey was last saved. |
| **5. Settings** (gear icon) | Opens the [Journey settings](#journey-settings-panel) side panel. |
| **6. Validate** (checkmark icon) | Validates the journey configuration before launch. |
| **7. Launch** | Launches the journey. See [saving and publishing](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/saving-and-publishing). |
| **8. Three-dot menu** (**⋮**) | Additional actions. See [Editor actions](#editor-actions). |

##### Editor actions [#editor-actions]

The three-dot menu in the header provides the following actions:

- **Duplicate**: Create a copy of the journey.
- **Delete**: Delete the journey (Drafted journeys only).
- **Save as template**: Save the journey as a [custom template](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/templates/custom-templates).
- **Copy to another account**: [Copy the journey](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/edit-and-duplicate#copy-flow-between-accounts) to a different Infobip account.
- **Export**: Export the journey.

#### Canvas [#canvas]

The main workspace where you add and arrange [journey elements](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-elements) to design the flow. See [canvas navigation](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/canvas-navigation) for zoom controls, connection line styles, and enhanced controls.

#### Side panel [#side-panel]

Opens on the right when you select an element or open journey settings. Shows configuration options for the selected item. See [configuring elements](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/configuring-elements).

#### Footer bar [#footer-bar]

The footer bar at the bottom of the editor contains the following controls:

| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| **9. Settings** (gear icon) | Opens canvas controls: **Enhanced controls** toggle and **Connection line** style (Bezier or Stepped). |
| **10. Debug** | Toggle debug mode on or off. |
| **11. Add entry point** | Add an [entry point](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-elements/entry-and-exit-points) to the journey. |
| **12. Errors** | Shows the number of validation errors. Select to view error details. |
| **13. Set a goal** | Open the [Goal](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-settings#goals-settings) settings. |

#### Journey settings panel [#journey-settings-panel]

Select the **Settings** gear icon in the header to open the Journey settings side panel. The panel has the following tabs:

| Tab | Description |
|---|---|
| **Frequency** | Configure [frequency cap](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-settings#frequency-settings) settings (journey reenter, time delay, entry limitations, simultaneous interactions, batch processing). |
| **Scheduling** | Configure [scheduling](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-settings#scheduling-settings) (journey start, stop, time zone). |
| **Goal** | Set a [goal](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-settings#goals-settings) event to track journey performance. |
| **Variables** | Create and manage [journey variables](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/manage-journeys/journey-settings#flow-variables-settings). |
| **More** | Additional settings: **Shared message history** (share message history with Conversations agents) and **Tags** (add [campaign tags](https://www.infobip.com/docs/automation-studio/journeys/tags) to the journey). |

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## Related topics

[Canvas navigation](/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/canvas-navigation)
Learn how to zoom, pan, and organize elements on the drag-and-drop canvas.

[Configuring elements](/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/configuring-elements)
Understand how to add, connect, and configure journey elements on the canvas.

[Saving and publishing](/docs/automation-studio/journeys/journey-editor/saving-and-publishing)
Learn how to save drafts, validate journeys, and publish them for activation.