Welcome to IBM FileNet Process Designer
Use Process Designer
to create a workflow definition—a processing template that specifies the
steps, resources, and routing logic needed to complete a business process.
A workflow definition consists of:
- A graphical map showing the sequences of steps needed to complete the
business process. The steps represent each specific activity or task in
the business process.
- Specification of each step, including who will process the work for
the step, which step
processor application the participant will use, which attachments
are required, what data is necessary, what responses the participant can
choose, and other options.
- Routing logic that specifies how work will advance from one step to
the next.
To start Process Designer
- In IBM FileNet P8 Workplace, select Author > Advanced tools > Process Designer.
- In IBM FileNet P8 Workplace XT, select Tools > Advanced tools > Process Designer.
To run Process Designer
Hardware and software
- The resolution of your display must be a minimum of 800 x 600; we recommend
a display resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater.
- Popup blockers interfere with some options in Process Designer. Disable the popup blocker software to enable Process Designer to display option menus and other interface items.
Java™ Runtime Environment
NOTE If
your computer does not have the appropriate Java™ Runtime Environment (JRE) installed, you will be prompted
to download the JRE the first time you run any of the Process Java applications: Process Designer,
Process Configuration Console, Process Administrator,
and so on. The JRE needs to be downloaded only once. For additional information see Install
the Java Runtime Environment.
Access to functionality
Your IBM FileNet license agreement determines the level of functionality that you see in Process Designer. As a consequence, some of the options described here might not be available for your system. See your system administrator for more information.
Process Designer has two modes:
- Diagram mode, which provides an easy-to-use tool for creating basic diagrams of a process and capturing documentation about the details of each activity. The diagram can be created in Diagram as the starting point for a functional workflow, and once created, can also be opened and completed in Design mode, if you are also a member of the PWDesigner access role. You must be a member of PWDiagram access role to use Diagram mode.
- Design mode, which provides functionality for creating fully operational workflows. You must be a member of PWDesigner access role to use Design mode.
Process Designer also provides access to Configuration, Process Administration, and Simulation if you are a member of the appropriate access roles. See Access roles for Process applications for more information.