Set next state

The Set next state action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. must be used inside a State machine action and is used to instruct the parent State machine action which state it should run next. You can redirect workflows back and forth between stages or exit the State machine using the Set next state action. When you add a State machine action to your workflow, a Set next state action is automatically added to every state in the parent State Machine action.

Important: The Set next state action must be used inside a State machine action.

See how to implement this action in a step-by-step solution: Automate document approvals by multiple parties.

Before you start 

Add and configure the Set next state action

  1. Click the Logic and Flow action group in the action toolbox.

    or

    Type the action name or function in the Search field at the top of the action toolbox.

  2. Drag the Set next state action to the designer canvas.
  3. Do one of the following to open the Action configuration window:

    • Double-click the action.
    • Click on the action and then click Configure.

    See Action configuration window for more information.

  4. Select the state to run next in Set next state.
  5. Click Save.

For more information about the fields and settings, see Set next state fields, buttons, and settings.