Default Process Definitions

When you create a Publication, Content Manager may create a number of Default Process Definitions. You can use these Default Process Definitions as a sample or starting point for your own Process Definition.

Creating a new Publication only creates these Default Process Definitions if the Publication is not a Child Publication. If it is a Child Publication, it inherits the Default Process Definitions from its Parent Publication.

The following Process Definitions are created for a Publication when it is created:

  • Component Process — this is a default Process Definition that can be applied to Components and to Multimedia Components by associating it with a Schema
  • Page Process — this is a default Process Definition that can be applied to Pages by associating it with a Structure Group

The following table provides an overview of each of the activities that are defined in the default Process Definitions.

Name of activityDescriptionApproval Status

Create or Edit Content/ Page

The first activity in the process. This activity is invoked when the item is created or updated by anyone.Default_Draft
ReviewAfter an update or creation, the Component or Page is assigned to an Editor for review.Default_Staging
Approve for PublishThe Chief Editor is assigned the Component or Page for review(none)
Process CompleteAn automatic activity that completes the processes.Default_Live
Back to Previous Author/EditorComponent Process: If a reviewer decides that Content is not ready, the item is assigned back to the group of Authors

Page Processes: If a reviewer decides that a Page is not ready, the item is assigned back to the group Editors.

Default_Draft
Back to Authors/Editor GroupIf a reviewer decides that content or the Page is not ready, the item can be assigned back to the previous performer.Default_Draft