IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Importing a workflow definition for simulation

Scenarios are based on one or more workflow definitions. You can import workflow definitions in .pep format or .xpdl format from a local drive, an object store, or IBM® FileNet® Process Engine.

To import a workflow definition for simulation:

  1. From the Simulation Designer Tools menu, select Import Workflow.
  2. Select the location where the workflow definition is stored, then find and select the file.

    If you import an XPDL file that contains multiple workflow definitions, all of the workflow definitions are imported. Simulation Designer validates each workflow during the import process. If errors are detected, you must fix them in Process Designer before the import can be successful. Click the Details button in the error message dialog box to display the Workflow Validation Results dialog containing information about each error.

    Note: You cannot import a workflow definition with the same name as one that exists in the scenario. This situation can occur because you can import workflow definitions from several locations. If you have two workflow definitions with the same name but they are not related, use Process Designer to change the name of one of the workflow definitions before you import it. The workflow name is the name on the Workflow Properties > General tab, not the name of the file.

    To update a workflow definition with a newer version, see Replace Workflow. If you want to reflect changes in the base workflow, you also must replace the workflow. See the IBM FileNet P8 Process Engine User Guide for additional information.



Last updated: October 2015
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