Configuring a Workflow Definition

Note: Before you read this topic, be sure to read Definitions and Calls.

To configure properties at the Workflow Definition level, click the name of the Workflow ("Untitled" by default) in the Workflow Editor. The Workflow Definition overlay displays.

1. Choose a Partition for the Workflow Definition.

2. Enter a Name for the Workflow Definition, and optionally a Description to display instead of the Name.

3. If desired, choose a Folder.

4. Click OK to close the Workflow Definition overlay.

5. Click the Start icon to display the Workflow Start overlay.

6. Use the Start (IN) Parameters tab to perform initial Parameter mapping.

7. Click the Default Statuses tab.

8. If you want the Workflow to request restart by default, check Request Restart By Default.

9. If desired, use the controls in the Default Status Handlers section to add default Status Handlers.

10. Click OK to close the Workflow Start overlay

11. Add Job Definitions to the Workflow Definition.

12. To change the order of Steps, click and drag them by their header. You can also drag and drop Job Calls from one Step to another.

13. To delete a Step or Job Call, hover over it until the icon displays, then click the icon.

14. To duplicate a Step or Job Call, hover over it until the icon displays, then click the icon. The duplicate Step or Job Call is added immediately after the original.

15. Specify any additional Parameter mappings you want to use for the Job Calls in the Workflow.

16. Click the END icon to display the Workflow End overlay and map any Out Parameters for the Workflow.

17. To test the Workflow Definition, click Run. The Run Wizard displays. Enter any required values, then click Run.

18. When the Workflow Definition is working correctly, click Save.

19. If you make changes to the Workflow Definition after you save it, and you want to undo those changes, click Revert.