An operation is a function within a step processor that performs a specific task. In Process Configuration Console, you can associate an operation with a queue.
Before you can associate an operation with a queue, you need the following details from the developer of each step processor that will use the operation:
When defining an operation and its parameters, the workflow author, workflow administrator, and application developer typically work together to determine its names and usage. A step processor must use the operation name when referencing the operation. In addition, the properties you enter for each parameter must correspond to the properties expected by a step processor that is processing work items in the selected queue.
To add an operation: