Select a parallel task step automatically during workflow execution

You can set a task or task step to be selected automatically in the Task List during run time by configuring workflow activities with the Auto Select feature.

About this task

You can use Auto Select in a workflow with parallel subprocesses in order to select a task step other than the first subprocess in the Parallel activity.

Procedure

  1. In the navigator, click Workflow > Workflows.
  2. In the resource type list, select a resource.
  3. In the Displays panel, click Workflow Management > Workflow Editor.
  4. Click the Workflow Editor tab.
  5. Insert a Parallel activity, and then add a Local Subprocess to each branch.
  6. Configure each subprocess, and then select the second one to run this subprocess instead of the first.
    Tip: You can have more than two branches and set Auto Select on whichever subprocess meets your requirements.
  7. From the subprocess configuration panel, click the Task Step Details tab.
  8. From the Auto Select drop-down list, select True to ensure that the task execution receives priority during run time.
  9. If required, create an expression or perform a bind to set parameter values.
  10. Click Save.