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Version: XState v4

Import from code

Importing from code is helpful if you’ve already built machines while working with XState, or have created a machine using our older Stately Viz but haven’t yet tried the Stately Studio Editor.

Import code​

Your code should be formatted as a createMachine() factory function before import. The importer has basic validation in case your machine has basic errors, including reminding you if the createMachine definition is missing.

Check out an importable machine code example at the end of this page.

Import multiple machines​

If you have multiple createMachines included in the code you insert in the text area, the Studio will import each machine as a new machine inside your project.

Import code to overwrite your machine from the code panel​

  1. Open the Code panel from the right tool menu.
  2. Use the Import button to open the importer.
  3. Paste or type your machine code into the text area.
  4. Use the Import button to import your machine, overwriting your current machine.

Import code to overwrite a machine from the machines list​

  1. Open the Machines list from the left drawer menu.
  2. Use the ... triple dot icon alongside a machine to open the machine options menu.
  3. Use the Import Code option to open the import text area.
  4. Paste or type your machine code into the text area.
  5. Use the Import button to import your machine, overwriting the selected machine.

Create a new machine inside a project using import code​

  1. Open the Machines list from the left drawer menu.
  2. Use the + plus icon alongside the Machines heading to open the new machine options.
  3. Enter a name for your new machine in the text input.
  4. Select the Import Code switch to open the import text area.
  5. Paste or type your machine code into the text area.
  6. Use the Create machine button to import your machine as a new machine in your project.

Machine code example​

Below is an example of a createMachine() factory function which you can import as a machine without any errors:


createMachine({
  id: "Video",
  initial: "Closed",
  description: "Video player",
  states: {
    Closed: {
      on: {
        PLAY: {
          target: "Opened",
        },
      },
    },
    Opened: {
      invoke: {
        src: "startVideo",
      },
      initial: "Playing",
      description: "Fullscreen mode",
      states: {
        Playing: {
          on: {
            PAUSE: {
              target: "Paused",
            },
          },
        },
        Paused: {
          on: {
            PLAY: {
              target: "Playing",
            },
          },
        },
        Stopped: {
          type: "final",
          after: {
            "5000": {
              target: "#Video.Closed",
              actions: [],
              internal: false,
            },
          },
        },
      },
      on: {
        STOP: {
          target: ".Stopped",
        },
      },
    },
  },
  context: {},
  predictableActionArguments: true,
  preserveActionOrder: true,
});