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Process Designer
Getting Started
Workflow Properties
  General properties
  Advanced properties
  Attachments
    Define an attachment
  Participants
    Assign Trackers
    Define a workflow group
  Data fields
    Define a data field
  Milestones
    Define a milestone
    Milestone usage
  Submaps
    Create and manage submaps
    Submap usage
  Specify field usage in steps
  Select existing fields
  Field merge types
  Expression builder
Steps
Routes
Validate & Launch
   

About workflow maps

A workflow map is a graphical representation of a workflow that shows the sequences of steps needed to complete the business process. Each step represents a specific activity that will be performed by one of the following:

  • One or more workflow participants.
  • An automated process.
  • One or more system functions, such as BeginTimer.

Routes between the steps indicate one or more possible processing paths.

Submap step on main map calls specified submap

Each workflow definition has a main map (called Workflow) that executes when the workflow is launched. Generally, you can place all of the workflow steps and routes on this map. For a more complicated business process, place the steps for the primary process on the main map and use submaps for secondary processes. A single step (calling step) on a map calls a submap. When processing of the steps in the submap is complete, control returns to the calling step.

Another advantage to using submaps is that you can call a submap from any map within the workflow definition. If a submap defines a process you want to execute multiple times, you can call the submap when needed, rather than defining the process in multiple places.

In addition to workflow maps defined by the workflow author, there are system maps that the system software executes automatically under certain conditions. Generally, it is not necessary to modify these system map. For further information see About system maps.