# Dialog State Transition

Dialog State Transitions allows developers to define and specify transitions between states.

Each State Transition is identified by a Name and a description.

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### Map Intent

Similar to Dialog Workflow, the User can map the state Transition to an *Intent* using *Intent* button under the Action.

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This would display all the *intents* you have previously defined. The user can select an intent he would like to map to the current workflow. Once mapped, the details of the mapping would be shown including the *Handler Type*.

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Intent cannot be mapped to more than one workflow.

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#### Transitions


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