SmarTeam - Workflow Terms and Concepts

SmarTeam - Workflow terms and concepts are described in the following table.

Term
Description
Connector
A Connector is the path defined in the flowchart that routes documents or objects in a Process from one Node to the next. Connectors are defined during the flowchart design.
Flowchart
A flowchart details the path that documents or objects in a Process travel through an organization, including the tasks that must be performed by users at each node. Flowcharts are designed by the SmarTeam System Administrator, using the Flowchart Designer. After the flowchart is viable, the administrator assigns the flowchart to one or more Processes. Click here to view a Sample Flowchart.
Nodes
A Node is the address of a user or a group of users and the tasks that must be performed by each user at that address. Each user can be assigned to more than one node. Nodes are defined during the flowchart design. Different attributes can be assigned to a Node, such as a time limit, level of importance, etc.
Each Node is represented by a Node icon, and the icon's visual properties can be defined, such as its shape, bitmap image, color and text:
During runtime, documents undergoing the Process are sent to the SmartBox of the users assigned for the Node. The users can view the tasks that must be performed, as well as the time limit and level of importance assigned to the Process. This can help the user work according to an organization's priorities at a high level of efficiency.
Container Node
SmarTeam - Workflow allows you to simplify the representation of parts of a complex flowchart by using compound flowcharts, known as Sub-flowcharts, which function as a part of the overall flowchart during actual run-time. The complete sub-flowchart is encapsulated within a single unit, or Container Node, which has no users, tasks or events associated with it.
Distribution Node
The Distribution Node is a SmarTeam - Workflow functionality that enables you to define a list of users or groups who will receive copies of processes in their Inbox in Read-Only mode without a response requirement. These users and groups, known respectively as Cc users and Cc groups, can only view process information; they cannot perform any tasks and cannot forward the process to the next node.
Process
A specific workflow tailored to your company's work procedures, such as an ECO/ECN, ECP or Distribution Process. Process names and attributes are defined during setup by the SmarTeam System Administrator.
Each Process has a default flowchart; some Processes may have additional flowcharts. These flowcharts are assigned to a Process using the SmarTeam Flowchart Designer.