Configuring parameters
You can use Layout Parameter section on the top-right section of the Layout screen to configure Parameters.
You can use the icon in the Layout Parameters section to create new Parameters and specify this information:
- Name
- The name of the parameter. The name must be unique and descriptive to the value the parameter holds.
- Description
- The description of the parameter.
- Value
-
The value of the parameter. Leave this empty if the value by other actions or parameters. The value is overridden by the next level up in the workflow hierarchy.
- Data Type
-
The data type of the value. Possible values:
- String
- Decimal
- Integer
- Boolean
- Date
- Direction
-
The direction of the parameter. Possible values:
- Input: The parameter value must be provided in the configuration of the Workflow entity (phase, operation, or routing).
- Output: The parameter must be specified at the Action level and later used in the entity (phase, operation, or routing).
- Input/Output: The parameter requires providing data to an Action or the parameter returns data from an Action (this can be the same or different actions).
You can use the icon on the right-side of the Layout Parameter area to delete parameters that are not required.
You can use the option at the bottom-right of the Layout Parameter area once Parameters are configured to save the information.