# Main vs Award Routing

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    P[Project in Filter Stage] --> Q{Routing Rule Match?}
    Q -->|No| M[Remain in Main Track]
    Q -->|Yes| Z{Routing Mode}

    Z -->|PARALLEL| A[Create Award Stage State]
    A --> B[Keep Main State Active]

    Z -->|EXCLUSIVE| C[Create Award Stage State]
    C --> D[Mark Main State Routed]

    Z -->|POST_MAIN| E[Defer Route Until Gate Stage]
    E --> F[Route After Main Gate Condition]
```