Workflow Design Features and Functions

• Non-technical authors can create workflows


• Workflows can be designed using a graphical tool


• Draw or drag-and-drop workflow steps in a graphical workspace


• Split and re-link or join workflow steps


• Import workflow step designs from external products


• Workflow does not require additional engine/plug-ins


• Third party or external workflow engines can be integrated


• Workflow software does not require purchase of additional licenses


• System calendar distinguishes work days, holidays, and start and end times for the workflow engine


• Restrict workflows to specific content object types


• Allow access to user profile and location values for selection, filter, and update


• Workflow steps accessible the related content object


• Workflows are triggered by discovery of a content object type instance


• Mandatory or optional status can be assigned to a workflow or workflow step


• Workflow instances are rerouted manually


• Designers configure modifications to various roles/individuals based on workflow status


• All supported content object types can be attached to a workflow


• Title and number is assigned to a workflow and workflow instance


• Target date and times are assigned to a workflow


• Scheduled dates and times are assigned a workflow instance and individual workflow steps


• A variety of user roles within a workflow can be established


• Assign workflow based on the type of content object


• Assign workflow to roles


• Assign workflow to users


• Trigger the designer in assuring the assigned user or role has sufficient rights to execute the workflow action


• Workflow processes support sequential actions


• Workflow processes support parallel actions for author/review processes


• Workflow processes support parallel actions for approval/publish processes


• Workflow processes support parallel actions for archive processes


• Handle routine workforce processes with flexible workflow templates


• Configure workflows and forms to fit business processes


• Organizational hierarchy (by company, unit, department, etc.)


• Automatic creation of to-do list