Adding process properties

A processing property is a way to add user-supplied information to a process. A running process can prompt users for information and then incorporate it into the process. Properties are defined with the Edit Property dialog.

Procedure

  1. On the Properties tab, click Add Property.
    Figure 1. Edit properties dialog
  2. In the Edit Properties dialog, enter a name in the Name field.
  3. Optionally, enter a description in the Description field.
  4. Enter a label in the Label field. The label is associated with the property in the user interface.
  5. If the property is required, check the Required check box. The default value is that the property is not required.
  6. Specify the type of expected value with the Type list. Supported types are: text, text area, check box, select, multi select, and secure. Default type is text.
  7. In the Default Value field, enter a default value (if any).
  8. To save your work, click Save. To discard changes, click Cancel.

What to do next

To use a property in a process, reference it when you configure (see Component processes) a step that uses it.

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