IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Replacing a workflow definition

To update an existing workflow definition in a scenario with a different version of the same workflow definition, use the Replace procedure described in this topic. The name of the workflow must be the same as the existing one in the scenario.

To replace a workflow definition with a different version of the same workflow definition:

  1. From the Simulation Designer Tools menu, select Replace Workflow.
  2. Locate the workflow definition to replace the existing one in the scenario. The workflow definition can be stored in any location.
  3. If you have defined initial values for the data fields (Arrivals tab), you can clear them and replace them with any values specified in the incoming workflow definition by selecting the Replace the initial data field values from the imported workflow check box. Otherwise, to retain the initial field values defined on the Arrivals tab, clear the check box.
    Note the following results of replacing an existing workflow definition in a scenario:
    • The replacement keeps any arrival, shift, and other resource settings in the scenario.
    • If there are new resources in the incoming workflow definition, they are added to the resources list; resources that were in the original version but not in the update version are retained.
    • If the incoming workflow definition contains new steps, you must specify the properties of those steps. If steps are deleted, that information is removed from the scenario.
    • If initial values have been defined for data fields, you can clear all the values specified on the Arrivals page by selecting the Replace the initial data field values from the imported workflow check box. If you clear them, Simulation Designer replaces them with the field names and any initial values from the imported workflow. Otherwise, if you do not clear the fields and values defined on the Arrivals page, Simulation Designer compares the data fields from the incoming workflow definition with the data fields on the Arrivals page and update the data fields table as follows:
      • If the field exists in the incoming workflow definition but not in the current list of fields, the field is added.
      • If the field exists in the current list of fields, but not in the incoming workflow definition, the field is removed.
      • If the field exists in both the incoming workflow definition and in the current list of fields, and the fields are the same type, keep the value that is defined in the current list.
      • If the field exists in both the incoming workflow definition and in the current list of fields, but they are not the same type, use the type and initial value, if any, from the incoming workflow definition.


Last updated: October 2015
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