# AWS Step Functions
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You can use the AWS Batch console to view details about your Step Functions state machines and the functions that they use.

**Topics**
+ [Tutorial: View state machine details](stepfunctions-configure.md)
+ [Tutorial: Edit a state machine](stepfunctions-edit.md)
+ [Tutorial: Run a state machine](stepfunctions-run.md)

# Tutorial: View state machine details
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The AWS Batch console displays a list of your state machines in the current AWS Region that contain at least one workflow step that submits a AWS Batch job.

Choose a state machine to view a graphical representation of the workflow. Steps highlighted in blue represent AWS Batch jobs. Use the graph controls to zoom in, zoom out, and center the graph.

**Note**  
When a AWS Batch job is [dynamically referenced with JsonPath](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/amazon-states-language-paths.html) in the state machine definition, the function details cannot be shown in the AWS Batch console. Instead, the job name is listed as a **Dynamic reference**, and the corresponding steps in the graph are grayed out.

**To view state machine details**

1. Open the AWS Batch console [Workflow orchestration powered by Step Functions page](https://console.aws.amazon.com/batch/home#stepfunctions).

1. Choose a state machine.

   The AWS Batch console opens the **Details** page.

For more information, see [Step Functions](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/welcome.html) in the *AWS Step Functions Developer Guide*.

# Tutorial: Edit a state machine
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When you want to edit a state machine, AWS Batch opens the **Edit definition** page of the Step Functions console.

**To edit a state machine**

1. Open the AWS Batch console [Workflow orchestration powered by Step Functions page](https://console.aws.amazon.com/batch/home#stepfunctions).

1. Choose a state machine.

1. Choose **Edit**.

   The Step Functions console opens the **Edit definition** page.

1. Edit the state machine and choose **Save**.

For more information about editing state machines, see [Step Functions state machine language](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/concepts-amazon-states-language.html) in the *AWS Step Functions Developer Guide*.

# Tutorial: Run a state machine
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When you want to run a state machine, AWS Batch opens the **New execution** page of the Step Functions console.

**To run a state machine**

1. Open the AWS Batch console [Workflow orchestration powered by Step Functions page](https://console.aws.amazon.com/batch/home#stepfunctions).

1. Choose a state machine.

1. Choose **Execute**.

   The Step Functions console opens the **New execution** page.

1. (Optional) Edit the state machine and choose **Start execution**.

For more information about running state machines, see [Step Functions state machine execution concepts](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/concepts-state-machine-executions.html) in the *AWS Step Functions Developer Guide*.