Performing a Basic Workflow Definition Search

Use basic search to perform a search based on a subset of the workflow properties. The following screenshot shows the workflow properties that you can use as criteria in a basic search:

A portion of the basic workflow definition search showing search criteria. Search options shown include Name, Description, Trigger on Create, Trigger on Update, Run as Admin, Release Status, and Inactive status.

To perform a basic workflow definition search:

  1. Go to Reports > New Search. On the Search page, click Workflow.

  2. On the Workflow Search page, clear the Use Advanced Search box.

  3. Enter the following search criteria. For the Name, Description, and Release Status properties, you must also select a comparison operator.

    Criteria

    Description

    Name

    The Name property on a workflow definition. Search by whole words only.

    Description

    The Description property on a workflow definitions. Search by whole words only.

    Trigger On Create

    Searches for workflows with the On Create event type selected. See Initiating a Workflow on an Event.

    Trigger On Update

    Searches for workflows with the On Update event type selected. See Initiating a Workflow on an Event.

    Run As Admin

    Searches for workflows with the Execute As Admin property enabled. See Execute as Admin for Workflow Instances.

    Release Status

    Searches for workflows by the Release Status. See Release Status for Workflow Instances.

    Inactive

    Searches for workflows with the Inactive property enabled. See Inactivating a Workflow.

  4. (Optional) To customize the results page, click Personalize Search. See Personalizing a Search Form.

  5. (Optional) To create a saved search from the search criteria entered on the page, click Create Saved Search. NetSuite opens the search criteria on the Saved Workflow Search page. For more information about working with saved searches, see Defining a Saved Search.

  6. Do one of the following:

    • To perform the search and display the results in NetSuite, click Submit.

    • To perform the search and then export the results and view them as a comma-separated file, click Export > Export Data Only.

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