Set workflow status

This workflow action updates the status of the workflow instance as shown on the Workflows page. For list workflows, status is also shown in the workflow status column within the list.

You can use this action to track workflow status during the progress of the workflow instance, assigning either standard or custom workflow status values. Standard workflow status values include "In Progress," "Canceled," "Completed," and "Errored."

To use the workflow action:

Locate the action in Workflow Actions Toolbox (located on the left hand-side);

Click on the Category listings to reveal the actions; OR
Search for the action using a keyword.

Select the action, drag it onto the design canvas and drop it onto a design pearl.

Alternatively

Left-clicking the pearl, mouse-over Insert Action and then the Categories to reveal the actions, click the required action from the list.

To change the settings used by the action:

On the action’s title click the down arrow to activate a drop-down
Select Configure; OR
Double-click the action's icon.

For more information on the other options in the drop-down, please refer to the Getting started with the Nintex Workflow designer.

Options in this action

Status text

Either enter a new status value (Add new status) or select a status value previously used in the current workflow. The specified status value is applied to the workflow instance when the action executes.

You can specify a custom value, such as "Workflow Started," or a standard workflow status value from SharePoint, such as "In Progress," "Canceled," "Completed," or "Errored." For example, you might add two instances of this action to a workflow: one at the beginning, with the status value "Workflow Started," and another at the end, with the status value "Completed."