Components 

Definition

Components are stored in the repository. They are simple workflows that can be used in conjunction with elements.

For each component, there are input- and output parameters. The input parameters are the values the workflow needs to carry out each step. The output parameters are values that are available for subsequent steps.

The following two restrictions apply for workflow templates to be used as components in the Workflow Modeler:

·         The container element names cannot exceed 12 characters

·         The container elements flagged as input cannot also be also flagged as multi-line

You can publish components in the Workflow Modeler.

Create a Component in the Workflow Modeler

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       1.      In the designer area, choose Create.

       2.      Create your own workflow by using the functions the Workflow Modeler provides. For example, move the desired elements into the designer area with drag&drop.

       3.      In Attributes, click Container and add the necessary variables.

For more information on variables, see Attributes ® Container

In the Container,you can enter the necessary import- and export variables.

If you set import variables as mandatory, the workflow cannot continue until the required input is given. When you publish the new workflow , the import- and export variables become input- and output variables.

       4.      Save the workflow and activate it.

The workflow is now stored under My Workflows.

       5.      To publish the workflow, click on the workflow with the alternate mouse button and choose move to component.

Your workflow is now published and is available as a component.

Once you have moved your workflow to components, the import- and export variables you have chosen become input- and output variables.

Make Components Available for All Users

From the Workflow Modeler

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       1.      On the Components tab page, choose Components by clicking with the alternate mouse button.

       2.      Choose Add components.

From the Workflow Builder

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       1.      On the My Workflows tab page, choose the workflow you want to move by clicking on the workflow with the alternate mouse button.

       2.      Choose move to component.

The workflow must be active.

Copy Components in the Workflow Modeler

You can save components under new names in the designer area.

Only components with the icon <> after its name can be copied.

To copy a component, proceed as follows:

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       1.      Open a workflow that contains the component you want to copy in the designer area or drag&drop the component from the Components tab page to the designer area.

       2.      Click the component in the designer area and copy it by using the alternate mouse button and then Copy.

In the Copied Component dialog box, you can now save the component under a different name. The new component is only visible in the designer area and cannot be used in any other workflow.