Create Stages

Stages are segments that a dynamic process can be divided into. A stage acts as a container using which you can group and organize activities in a logical way. Typically, activities that must be completed in order for a milestone to be achieved are grouped into a stage.

The execution of stages is not necessarily sequential. Stages can be activated in parallel or upon occurrence of an event.

Note:

Within a process, activities can exist without being grouped into a stage. Such activities are called Global activities.

To create a stage on the process canvas, enter a suitable name in the Add Stage field, and click Add Stage Add Stage next to it. An example stage with some activities grouped into it is shown in the following figure:

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Select the stage to perform actions on it. The actions available for each stage are listed as follows:

  • Edit Edit properties icon– Click this icon to edit properties of the stage. See Define Stage Properties.

  • Delete Delete icon – Click this icon to delete the stage.

In addition, you can select a stage and move it to reorganize your process.