Add a function to the workflow

You can add a function to a workflow.

To add a function, complete the following:
  1. Drag the function component to the desired place in your workflow. When you release the mouse, a list of functions appear.
  2. Select the desired function. The Functions screen appears with the Input tab selected. The surrounding text describes this graphic, which is a snap shot of the user interface.
  3. If you are not using a pre-process script to provide values, select the values for each field in the function.

    How you enter the values depends on the type of field. You might have to enter text, date, or number, or select a value from the drop-down.

    One type of field allows you to select text by clicking the [] button, where each selection represents a large amount of text, or you can enter your own text.

  4. If you want to use a pre-process script, click the Pre-Process Script tab and write a script that provides the values for one or more of the input fields.
  5. If you want to save the output of the function for use by pre- or post-process scripts in functions further in the same workflow, click the Output tab and give the output a name.
    Note: You can access the function’s output only in this workflow. You cannot access the output in any child or parent workflow.
  6. If you want to use a post-process script, click the Post-Process Script tab and write a script that performs an operation based on the results of the function.
  7. Click the x in the right corner when done.
  8. Connect the function to the other workflow components as appropriate.