Using workflows

Workflow applications require minimal configuration before you can create workflow processes. You can create, test, modify and integrate 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.
Inbox/Assignments portlet
The 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.

Parent topic: Implementing workflow processes