Workflow applications require minimal configuration before
you can create workflow processes.
Configuration prerequisites
The Workflow Designer application requires a Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM) on the client workstation.
If you do not have a JVM installed, the product cannot display the
Workflow canvas.
Creating workflow processes
You can create workflow processes that reflect your business
processes. A workflow process defines the actions and notifications
that can occur at different points in a business process.
Testing workflow processes
You test your workflow processes in a test environment
by routing a record through each possible path. Perform these tests
before you export your processes to your production environment to
ensure that each workflow process accurately reflects your business
process.
Modifying workflow processes
Testing your workflow processes
might reveal areas for
improvement, or over time your processes might evolve due to changes
in your business, increased efficiencies, and so on. You can add,
modify, or delete process elements at any time until the process has
been enabled. Once a process has been enabled, create a revision of
the process if you want to modify it.
Integrating workflow processes
You use workflow processes to
perform tasks, to execute
actions, and to send notifications. After you create workflow processes,
you can test them in an environment other than your working environment
to fine-tune their behavior. After you test the processes, you can
integrate them into your working environment.
Workflow/Inbox Assignments portlet
The Workflow Inbox/Assignments is one of the portlets that
might appear on your Start Center. If your workplace has implemented
the Workflow feature, a list of your task assignments displays in
the Inbox.