IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Manually launch from a workflow definition file or from a document

You can launch a workflow from a workflow definition file or from a document.

In Workplace, complete the following steps:
  1. Locate the appropriate workflow definition file or document in the object store.
  2. 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.



Last updated: October 2015
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