Understanding How to Use the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Workflow Modeler Toolbar

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Workflow Modeler uses a dockable toolbar called Object Creation Tools, which contains the buttons needed for adding tasks and transitions to a JD Edwards EnterpriseOne workflow process. Each button in the toolbar is described below. You can use the hover help to identify each button.

Icon

Function

Default (pointer)

Allows you to move tasks and transitions in the graphical user interface.

Transition

Attaches one task to another, indicating flow within the process. You can add a transition condition to a transition. Transition conditions contain the logic for determining which task is acted upon next in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne workflow process.

Batch Application

Identifies the task as one that executes a batch process or report.

Business Function

Identifies the task as one that executes a business function for special logic processing. For example, the Update task in the Credit Limit Changed example is a business function that updates the database with changes.

Local Subprocess

Identifies the task as a JD Edwards EnterpriseOne workflow subprocess.

Information

Identifies the task as one that sends a message to a user or users.

Action

Identifies the task as one that sends a message that has to be acted upon to a user or users

Halt

Identifies the task as one that halts all activity on the line beyond itself until the specified date occurs or the specified amount of time passes.

Note: The buttons at the bottom of the toolbar, including the Remote Subprocess button, are reserved for future use.