Workflow Editor task overview

With the z/OSMF Workflow Editor task, you can view and edit the XML elements that comprise a workflow definition.

Using the Workflow Editor task, you can:
  • Select an existing workflow definition file for editing. Or, have the Workflow Editor create a starter workflow with which you can begin working.
  • View details about the different sections of a workflow definition—the metadata, steps, and variables.
  • Modify the workflow information, steps, and variables sections of the definition, including adding and deleting steps and variable definitions.
  • Edit the workflow variable input file, if one is available for use with the workflow definition.
  • Overwrite the workflow definition with your changes.

To use the Workflow Editor, it is not necessary that you understand XML. However, it is important that you understand the basic concepts of a workflow and how to access the elements of a workflow in the Workflow Editor.

More information is provided in the following topics:

For more information about creating workflows, see the topic Creating workflow definitions for z/OS in IBM z/OS Management Facility Programming Guide.

The following references provide more detailed information about the XML specification and coding practices: