4.2 Process Flow Datasegment

This topic provides information about the process flow for a data segment, outlining the sequence of steps involved in creating, managing, updating, and processing data segment operations within the system.

A process flow Datasegment is a reusable data-focused UI section intended to be used inside a flow/process journey. It helps standardize data capture/display across flow steps and supports reuse.
  1. Step 1: Component Creation

    Creates the base definition of a flow-specific Data segment.

    What you typically do on this screen:

    • Select pattern type as Process Flow Data segment.
    • Select product type.
    • Enter name and label.

    What this step decides:

    The component is intended for flow usage rather than as a standalone reusable block (the template and available options may differ based on your OFS setup).

    Figure 4-5 Component Creation


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  2. Step 2: Endpoint Configuration

    Captures the configuration required for the Data Segment to bind correctly in a flow context.

    What you typically configure:

    • Endpoint/object/DTO settings as required for binding.
    • Flow-related configuration options provided by your pattern.
  3. Step 3: Template Design

    Builds the UI section in the designer editor.

    What you typically do in the designer:

    • Design the data segment layout (sections, fields, small grids if needed).
    • Configure component properties (labels, behaviour, validations).
    Keep the data segment focused on the specific data block to support reuse in multiple flow steps:

    Figure 4-6 Template Design


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    multiple flow steps Important note about this page: the designer editor is the same across patterns; the starting structure differs due to init function initialization for Process Flow Data segment.

    The init funciton is the pattern-specific initialization that runs when the Create/Designer page is opened for the first time (or when an existing design is loaded for editing). Its purpose is to generate boiler plate functions which are useful when you plug it into existing maintenance or process flow screens.

    Figure 4-7 Process Flow Datasegment Component Summary


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Parent topic: UI Design Patterns Creation