Executing a Workflow

This section contains information about executing a workflow and tasks you may perform during the workflow progression.

Identifying the Users Participating in a Workflow
Before you start a workflow on a repository object, you must identify the users who will participate in this specific workflow.
Starting a Workflow
You can start a workflow using several methods.
Changing the Status Using a Command
Authorized users can issue the Change Status command to move a file, element, or graphic through its workflow.
Changing a Status When Checking In
After editing an object, authoring users can change the workflow status of an object when checking it in to the repository to move it through workflow.
Viewing Change Status Events in the Workflow Monitor Event Queue
When you change the status of an object, the xdWorkflowMonitor event queue displays information about the event.
Listing Tasks in a Workflow
An administrator or task owner can list the outstanding tasks in a workflow.
Monitoring Parallel Workflow
The Task Owner monitors the jobs performed in a parallel workflow.
Resetting the Status of a Workflow
Resetting the status of an object removes it from workflow status.
Running a Scoped Workflow History Report
Generate a scoped report on workflow events that have occurred related to a document or file.