K2 Workflow Designer - Data Fields

The Data Fields wizard screen is used to add additional workflow Data Fields to the workflow. The Data Fields functionality is used to store custom data that can then be used dynamically throughout the workflow while designing the workflow.

Additional fields can be added to be used as Data Fields.

Fig. 1. Workflow Settings - Data Fields

Feature What it is How to use it
Add Adds a new Data Field to the workflow Click Add
Edit Edits an existing Data Field Click Edit
Remove Removes a Data Field Click Remove
Remove All Removes all the Data Fields from the workflow Click Remove All

Add a Workflow Data Field

When clicking on Add, the Add Workflow Data Field screen opens. Configure the Workflow Data Field on this screen.

Fig. 2. Workflow Settings - Data Fields

Feature What it is How to use it
Name The Name of the Data Field. This is used to easily identify the Data Field for future use Type a name for the new Data Field in the text box
Description The description of the Data Field. This is used to easily identify and describe the Data Field for future use Type a description for the new Data Field in the text box
Type The type of Data Field. The following types of Data Fields are available:
  • String
  • Boolean
  • Date
  • Decimal
  • Double
  • Integer
  • Long
  • Person/Group
Select the Data Field type from the drop down list
Specify the Default Value for the Data Field Select this option if a specific default value needs to be specified for the Data Field Select the check box
Default Value Specifies a custom Default Value for the Data Field Type a value in text box

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