In a workflow definition, you define the individual steps in a process, specify the participants, fields, attachments, and other resources for each step, and specify the routes that determine the sequence of steps. You can start with a blank workflow that contains only IBM FileNet default settings, or you can choose to inherit workflow maps and other properties from an existing base workflow.
To start a workflow definition
This creates a new workflow collection with a new, empty workflow definition.
The workflow map displays the LaunchStep, which is the first step in any workflow.
NOTE Process Designer works on one workflow definition at a time. If you have an existing workflow definition open, you can either save any changes or ignore the changes.
To define a workflow that inherits maps and properties from a previously defined workflow definition, select the workflow on which the new workflow will be based from the Base Workflow list. The list includes only workflow definitions that have been transferred to Process Engine. The names correspond with the Workflow Name specified in the Workflow Properties, not the filename or document name of the workflow definition in the object store or library. See About workflow inheritance for additional information.