# Entry

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This node acts as an alternative entry point into the dialogue. It is used when it is necessary to start a conversation from another topic or jump into a dialogue branch at an arbitrary point.

The node is triggered by calling BeginDialogue in the dialogue manager, with its ID specified to locate it within the branch. 
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Features:

* Assign a unique ID to identify the entry point.&#x20;
* It does not provide launch condition options — it can only be activated directly through the manager.&#x20;
* Additional Pins:
  * OnRun – executed each time this node is activated.
  * Post – executed right before the next dialogue phase is launched.
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