IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Start a new workflow definition in Diagram mode

In a workflow definition, you define the individual steps in a process and specify the routes that determine the sequence of steps.

To start a workflow definition

  1. From the Process Designer File menu, select New.

    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 collection at a time. If you have an existing workflow definition open, you can either save any changes or ignore the changes.

  2. Continue with the following steps to create the workflow definition.
    1. On the Properties pane, click Workflow Properties, and enter a workflow name. Enter an optional description.
    2. Select the LaunchStep on the workflow map and specify the parameters that will be used at that step—name, optional description, and option instructions.
    3. Drag an activity step or submap step from the palette onto the workflow map for this workflow.
    4. Add routes to specify the sequence of steps. Enter a route name and an optional description.
    5. Add an optional annotation. See Annotations.
    6. Add an optional association. See Add annotation associations.
    7. Save the workflow definition to your local computer or to an object store or library. See Save a workflow definition.


Last updated: March 2016
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