lab

title	module
Manage nodes	Manage topics in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Manage nodes

Scenario

In this exercise, you will:

Author the conversational flow
Manage variables

This exercise will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

What you will learn

How to add nodes to a topic to author the conversational flow

High-level lab steps

Configure variable scope
Create and edit nodes
Deploy and test the agent

Prerequisites

Must have completed Lab: Manage topics

Detailed steps

Exercise 1 - Variable scope

Variables can be accessed by other topics.

Task 1.1 - Configure the scope of the variables

Navigate to the Copilot Studio portal and ensure you are in the appropriate environment.
```
https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com
```
Select Agents from the left navigation pane.
Select the agent you created in the earlier lab, Real Estate Booking Service.
Select the Topics tab.
Select the Customer Details topic.
Select Variables in the top bar to open the Variables pane.
Select the right-hand check boxes for the three topic variables.
Select Save.

Exercise 2 - Author topics manually

The conversational flow in a topic can be created manually by adding nodes.

Task 2.1 - Add a message node

Select the Topics tab.
Select the Book a Real Estate Showing topic.
Select the the + icon under the Trigger node and select Send a message.

In the Enter a message field, enter the following text:

Hi, I can help you with booking a real estate property showing.

Select Save.

Task 2.2 - Add a Topic management node

Select the the + icon under the Message node, then select Topic management > Go to another topic > Customer Details.
Select Save.

Task 2.3 - Add condition node

Select the the + icon under the Redirect node and select Add a condition.
In the Condition node, select the DetailsCorrect variable.
Select is equal to.
Select Yes.
Select Save.

Task 2.4 - Add question nodes

Select the the + icon under the left Condition node and select Ask a question.
In the Enter a message field, enter the following text:
```
Which property do you want to see?
```
Select User's entire response for Identify.
Select the variable in Save user response as and enter PropertyName for Variable name.
Select Save.
Select the the + icon under the new Question node and select Ask a question.

In the Enter a message field, enter the following text:

What date and time do you want to see the property?

Select Date and time for Identify.
Select the variable in Save user response as and enter DateTime for Variable name
Select Save.

Task 2.5 - Test the agent

If it's not open, select the Test button in the upper-right of the screen to open the testing panel.
Select the three dots at the top of the testing panel in the upper-right of the screen.
If it's not enabled, enable Track between topics.
Select the Start a new conversation (refresh) icon at the top of the testing panel.
When the Conversation Start message appears, your agent will start a conversation. In response, enter a trigger phrase for the topic that you've created:
```
I want to book a real estate showing
```
The agent responds with the "What is your name?" question, as shown in the following image.
Enter your name and email address.
After you supply the information, an Adaptive Card displays the information that you entered and asks if the details are correct. Select Yes.
Enter 555 Oak Lane, Denver, CO 80203 to the Which property to you want to see? prompt.
```
555 Oak Lane, Denver, CO 80203
```
Enter Tomorrow 10:00 AM to the What date and time do you want to see the property? prompt.
```
Tomorrow 10:00 AM
```

Exercise 3 - Deploy agent

Task 3.1 - Configure Authentication

Select Settings in the upper-right of Real Estate Booking Service.
Select the Security tab.
Select the Authentication tile.
Select No authentication.
Select Save.
Select Save in the confirmation window.
Select the X in the upper-right to close out of the Settings.

Task 3.2 - Publish the agent

Select Publish in the upper-right, then select Publish again.

Task 3.3 - Demo Website

Select the three dots next to the Settings button in the upper-right of the screen and select Go to demo website.
In the Type your message text box, enter I want to book a property.
```
I want to book a property
```
Answer the prompts to test the agent.
Enter your name and email address.
After you supply the information, an Adaptive Card displays the information that you entered and asks if the details are correct. Select Yes.
Enter 555 Oak Lane, Denver, CO 80203 to the Which property to you want to see? prompt.
```
555 Oak Lane, Denver, CO 80203
```
Enter Tomorrow 10:00 AM to the What date and time do you want to see the property? prompt.
```
Tomorrow 10:00 AM
```

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