Launch step - parameter properties

On the Parameters tab, specify data fields, attachments, and workflow groups (including tracker) that will be used in launching the workflow.

To specify parameters for the launch step

  1. If necessary, select the launch step on the main workflow map.
  2. In the list of available parameters (on the left), select a field, attachment, or workflow group, then click the right arrow to add the item to the list of parameters for this step.

    If an initiating attachment was specified for this workflow, it will appear in the list of parameters for this step. This parameter must have Read/Write access.

    NOTE  If this workflow will be launched automatically using events specified in workflow subscriptions (Workplace or Workplace XT), those data fields must be parameters for the launch step. For further information, see one of the following topics:

    • For Workplace or Workplace XT, see Set property mapping in the online Help for the Workflow Subscription Wizard.
  3. You can also define expressions parameters that will be used only for this step.
  4. Under Access Rights, specify the launch user's access to the parameter: Read, Write, or Read/Write.
  5. Under Prompt, you can optionally enter a short description for the current parameter. In Workplace or Workplace XT, the prompt appears as a tool tip for the parameter on the launch processor page.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each parameter to be used in the launch step.

TIP If a field, attachment, or workflow group you want to use is not displayed, do one of the following:

  • Select the checkboxes above the Available Parameters list to show the data fields, attachments, workflow groups, and XML fields defined in the Workflow Properties dialog box.
  • Examine the display preferences (Preferences on the Settings menu) to be sure that any items inherited from a base workflow are displayed.
  • If the item you need has not yet been defined, open Workflow Properties on the Process Designer toolbar and create the item.

TIP As an alternative to selecting the parameters in each step, you can specify the data fields, attachment specifications, and workflow groups for all of the steps in the workflow using the Field usage option in the Workflow Properties dialog box. See Field usage.

TIP You do not specify a participant for the launch step because any user with appropriate access privileges can launch a workflow.