You can launch a workflow from a workflow definition file
or from a document.
In Workplace, complete the following
steps:
- Locate the appropriate workflow definition file or document in
the object store.
- From the Information page, select Launch.
Launching from a document
To launch from
a document, the document (or the document class to which it belongs)
must be associated with a workflow definition.
If a selected
document or document class to which the document belongs is associated
with multiple workflow definitions, you can select the workflow definition
to launch from the list of links. If the workflow definition has an
initiating attachment, the selected document is automatically assigned
to the attachment.
Launching from a workflow definition
A user
who is logged on to an object store can launch a workflow from a workflow
definition file under the following conditions:
- If a workflow definition has already been transferred to the workflow
system database, a user who can select the workflow definition file
(View Properties/Viewer access) can launch an instance of the workflow.
- If the workflow definition has not been transferred to the workflow
system database, it must be transferred prior to launch. See About transferring a workflow for additional
information.
- For Workplace, an administrative user must
transfer the workflow definition.
When you launch from a workflow definition, you can choose
one of the following:
- Start the process specified in the selected workflow definition.
If
the selected workflow definition has not been linked with another
workflow definition, this will be the only option available. If the
selected workflow definition has an initiating attachment, there will
be no target for that attachment.
- Choose another workflow definition that is linked to the select
workflow definition file.
In this case, the second workflow will
run and, if that workflow has an initiating attachment, the originally
selected workflow will be the target for that attachment.