Process Definitions

A Process Definition defines a series of activities and assignees to ensure that specific tasks follow distinct steps to completion. You create Process Definitions in one of the following ways:

  • You use the Visio Workflow Designer, a Visio plug-in that provides Content Manager-specific buttons that allow you to create a flow of manual (performed by a User) and automatic (performed by the system) activities.
  • You interact with the TOM.NET API or Core Service. This option is explained in Working with Process Definitions from code.

Creating a Process Definition involves defining the following:

  • The Publication or Publications in which the Process Definition can be used.
  • The Activities:
    • Activity types (Manual, Manual Decision, Automatic, Automatic Decision)
    • Activity descriptions
    • Assignees
    • Approval Status (optional)
  • The relationships between activities — As each activity is completed, the next activity is assigned to the next assignee until the Workflow Process in complete.