Set a workflow to automatically start another workflow during execution

You can use Auto Select in a workflow with a Start Workflow or Start Schedule activity in order to use this activity to kick off another workflow and immediately select it.

Before you begin

You must have a second workflow or schedule preconfigured with Auto Select to be able to add it to a Start Workflow (or Start Schedule) 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. From the preconfigured workflow:
    1. At the workflow level, click the Task Details tab in the configuration panel.
    2. From the Auto Select drop-down list, select True to ensure that the task execution receives priority during run time.
    3. If applicable, to perform a bind, click the drop-down arrow.
  6. Select or insert a Local Subprocess.
  7. To access activities, double-click the subprocess you want to work with.
  8. Insert and configure a Start Workflow activity.
    Tip: You can also perform the same procedure with the Start Schedule activity.
  9. On the Settings tab, in the Workflow field:
    • click the ellipsis button to select a workflow, or
    • from the drop-down arrow, select Bind to bind the workflow to a directory resource variable.
    Note: If you select Bind, you must select a template workflow.
  10. Optional: In the Template Workflow field, click the ellipsis button to select a template workflow.
  11. Click Save.