Workflows

Workflows are a set of logical steps linked by transitions to ensure that your documents follow a specific process from start to finish (e.g., contribution -> validation -> distribution). These logical steps are automated sequences of operations and validation steps for specific tasks between various parties. You can even designate Roles with the authority to validate your document's progression from one state to another.

The Workflows page includes a brief description of the feature, a link to this documentation page, and a list of existing workflows (if any), their codes, and the type of document they're applied to.

• If no workflows have been created yet, a Create Workflow button is displayed in both the Current workflows list and the top right corner of the page.

• If workflows have already been created, a list of workflows is displayed in the Current workflows list and the Create Workflow button is only displayed in the top right corner of the page.

Create Workflow

To create a workflow, click on the Create Workflow button. The New Workflow form is displayed.

The form is divided into two sections: Workflow Identity, and Configuration. These are described in detail below.

When you've completed the sections, click the Create button to save the workflow or the Return link to cancel the creation of the new workflow.

Workflow Identity

This section is used to distinguish each workflow and its settings.

Enter the following information:

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The globe icon in the Name and Description fields indicates that they are localized. Clicking on the globe opens a form where you can enter translations for the selected field in all of the languages available in the Quable PIM interface.

Configuration

This section is used to define the steps and transitions of your workflow.

First Step

To add the first step of the workflow, click on the step below the Start circle. This opens the step's properties in the right sidebar.

Enter the following information:

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The globe icon in the Name field indicates that it is localized. Clicking on the globe opens a form where you can enter translations for the selected field in all of the languages available in the Quable PIM interface.

When you've completed defining the step, click the Edit button.

Additional Steps

To add additional workflow steps, drag a box from the right sidebar onto the gray panel. Click on the step and enter the information for the step as described for the first step.

Add Transitions

To add transistions between your workflow steps, click on one of a step's four points and draw a line to one of the four points on the next step. Click on the line to open the transition's properties in the right sidebar.

Enter the following information:

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The globe icon in the Name field indicates that it is localized. Clicking on the globe opens a form where you can enter translations for the selected field in all of the languages available in the Quable PIM interface.

When you've completed defining the transition, click the Edit button.

Edit Workflow

To edit a workflow, select a workflow in the Current workflows list on the Workflows page and click on its Edit icon . The Edit Workflow form for the selected workflow is displayed.

When you've completed your modifications, click the Save button to save your changes or the Return link to exit the form without saving any changes.

Delete Workflow

There are two ways to delete a workflow. Select a workflow in the Current workflows list on the Workflows page and:

• click on its Delete icon or
• click the Edit icon to open the Edit Workflow form and click the Delete button.

A dialog is displayed to cancel or confirm the deletion.

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IRREVERSIBLE ACTION

Deleting a workflow permanently removes the workflow from Quable PIM and will no longer be able shown in your documents.