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When you start a URL capture, you can adjust a few options. The defaults are tuned for most sites, so you can also just run the capture and refine later.

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Flow size

Flow size controls how many screens BenchCanvas captures and how deep it explores from your starting URL.
Flow sizeBest forMax screensDepth
Quick explorationA fast look at a site10One level deep
Standard flowA balanced map of the main journey25Two levels deep
Deep explorationA comprehensive map of a large site100Three or more levels deep
  • Quick exploration visits pages linked directly from the start, then returns to the start before exploring the next one.
  • Standard flow goes one level deeper, following a link on a discovered page before returning to the start.
  • Deep exploration follows branches several levels deep for the most complete picture.
Bigger flows take longer and cover more ground. Start with Standard flow, then use Expand flow if you need more from a specific area.
Navigation style tells BenchCanvas which links to prioritize as it explores.

Main nav

Prioritizes the header menu and top-level navigation first.

Content CTAs

Prioritizes call-to-action buttons and links inside the main content, like “Learn more” and “Get started”.

Footer

Prioritizes footer links first, such as legal, support, and sitemap pages.

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Email alert

Turn on the email alert to get notified when your capture finishes. This is useful for large captures so you do not have to keep the page open. See also account preferences.

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A note on flow types

Earlier versions of BenchCanvas asked you to pick a flow type (such as login, features, or e-commerce) when starting a project. That picker has been removed from the new capture dialog. With faster generation and better tools to edit and reorder flows, capturing broadly and refining on the canvas is now the recommended approach.
If a specific flow type was essential to your workflow, reach out through in-app feedback and the team can help.