Workflow designer

You can configure workflow solutions using the tabs and buttons available on the Workflow designer.

When you select New on the Workflows page, the Workflow designer opens.

The Workflow designer includes the following tabs and buttons.

Workflow Details tab

Use the Workflow Details tab to configure the workflow details, create variables, and update application settings. By default, this tab is open.

Workflow tab

Use the Workflow tab to design a workflow. You can create a workflow using manual tasks, conditions, custom services, and sub-processes.

Key Data tab

Use the Key Data tab to define key workflow data to be displayed on the Job list and Work queue at runtime.

Collaboration tab

Use the Collaboration tab to add a note to your process, such as requesting items from IT.

Save button

Select this button to save the workflow changes and create a minor version of the workflow. A saved workflow displays the minor version, such as 0.1.

Publish button

Select this button to publish the workflow and create a major version of the workflow. A released workflow displays the major version, such as 1.0.

The business process, "Create new job" form, work type, work queue, and job queries are generated.

Try button

Use this button to quickly try the solution and then make additional changes if required. This option is only displayed if you modify the solution that is published at least once. See Try a workflow solution.

Debug button

Select this button to debug a solution and identify any issues quickly when developing a solution. This option is only displayed if you have access to the TotalAgility Advanced Studio. See Debug a workflow solution.

Close button

Select this button to close the application without saving it.

Designer area

This pane does not have a label. You can configure a single instance of workflow in this area.