Creating a Task Property

A task property can pass a value between objects in a task flow, such as between a task step and another task step, or between a task step and a subtask. The Siebel Task UI framework automatically defines a set of system task properties when you create a task. You can use these system-defined task properties as well as custom-defined task properties to pass information between steps to meet your design requirements. For more information, see About the Task Property.

To create a task property

1. In the Task Editor (see Opening the Task Editor), click the canvas – do not click a task step or a connector.

   The Multi Value Property Window (MVPW) pane displays tabs that are specific to the task.

2. In the MVPW pane, click the Task Properties tab.

3. Create a new record:

   • Enter a value in the Name field.

   • Choose a Data Type for the task property.

   • (Optional) In the Default field, assign a default value for the task property.

   • (Optional) Modify the value in the following fields:

     • Access Mode. The default value is R/W.

     • In/Out. The default value is None.

     Modify these values (typically, you do not need to modify them) according to the following:

     • In the Access Mode field, select Read Only.

     • In the In/Out field, select one of the following values: In, Out, or In/Out.

       The In/Out field allows you to use the task property as input, output, or input and output for the task. The default value is None. This configuration confines the task property to the task instance.

   • If you select Integration Object as the Data Type, then choose the Integration Object that Siebel CRM must use for the task property.

   • (Optional) Enter comments in the Comments field, as necessary.