Step 3 Define the Workflow Condition

This step shows how to use the Condition Builder in the Workflow Manager to define a condition for a workflow initiation. An instance of the workflow only initiates for records that meet the condition.

To define a condition for workflow initiation:

  1. If you have not already done so, complete Step 2 Define Workflow Initiation.

  2. On the workflow definition page, make sure the Visual Builder is selected and click the open icon to open the Condition Builder. The following screenshot shows the location of the open icon:

    The open icon is located to the right of the Condition Builder field.

    The Workflow Condition window appears.

  3. In the Workflow Condition window, enter the following column information:

    Property

    Value

    Field

    Opportunity/Estimate Status

    Compare Type

    any of

  4. In the Selection column, click the Selection box and then click the Select Multiple button.

    The Workflow Condition window, with the Select Multiple button highlighted. The Select Multiple button is located to the right of the Selection field.

    The Choose Selection window appears.

  5. In the Choose Selection window, in the Click Selection to Add column, select In Discussion, In Negotiation, In Progress, and Qualified.

    The Choose Selection window. Qualified is highlighted in the Click Section to Add column. The Current Selections column includes the In Discussion, In Negotiation, In Progress, and Qualified selections.
  6. Click Done.

  7. In the Workflow Condition window, click Add.

    The Workflow Condition window with Opportunity/Estimate Status selected in the Field column. Any of is selected in the Compare Type column. In Discussion, In Negotiation, In Progress, and Qualified are listed in the Selection column. The Add button is highlighted.
  8. Click Save. Verify that the workflow properties look like the following screenshot:

    The workflow definition page, in the Event Definition section, the Condition field is populated with the formula Opportunity/Estimate Status equals In Discussion, In Negotiation, In Progress, and Qualified.
  9. Click Save to save the workflow. The workflow diagrammer and context panel appears.

  10. To continue with the tutorial, continue to Step 4 Create Workflow States.

Related Topics

Creating Your First Workflow
Step 1 Define Workflow Basic Information
Step 2 Define Workflow Initiation
Step 4 Create Workflow States
Step 5 Create Actions
Step 6 Create a Transition
Step 7 Initiate and Validate the Workflow
Workflow Conditions
Working with Conditions

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