Make bot start the conversation

[Edi1]

It appears that the bot always waits for the first move e.g. Hi. It would be useful if there was a tick box "Start conversation automatically" where the bot starts e.g. Hi, I'm you bot...

[Diganta]

We are working on a blog called "Make your bot start the conversation using custom Web Chat" which will come out soon. Stay tuned!

[lyleadams58]

Thank you! I can't wait.

[Anonymous]

hi all, 

I really need this feature -  did the blog post come out yet

[Diganta]

Here is the forum announcement for a blog which will show you how to make your Power Virtual Agents bot start the conversation using a custom canvas: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Virtual-Agents-Forum/Announcement-Make-your-Power-Virtual-...

[chass]

Delivered. 

Please see: 

https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/make-your-power-virtual-agents-bot-start-the-con...