The Snippets feature provides the ability to reuse a predefined set of actions in the same sequence easily. For a set of actions which may be reused frequently, the user can choose to save the set of actions as a snippet. The saved snippet can then be used within the current workflow or in other workflows within the same site collection.

Creating a snippet

There are two ways to create a snippet.

1. To save an entire workflow as a snippet:

Note: This will save the entire workflow as a snippet.

2. To save an 'Action Set' action as a snippet:

Note: This will save the workflow action including its nested workflow actions as a snippet.

In both ways when a snippet is saved, the Save as Snippet dialog will be displayed.

• In the Name field, provide a unique value to save the snippet.
• When completed, in the Ribbon, click Submit.

Using Snippets 

Once a snippet has been saved a new section will appear in the Workflow Actions toolbox called My snippets. It is from here that a snippet with all its preconfigured settings can be used in the workflow.

To add a snippet to the workflow:

• In the Workflow Actions Toolbox, click on My snippets.

• Drag the selected snippet and drop it onto the drop zone on the design canvas.

Note: When the snippet is released onto the drop zone, it will be rendered as a set of workflow actions - the snippet icon will not appear on the workflow canvas.

To delete a snippet:

• Locate the snippet in the Workflow Actions Toolbox and right-click on the snippet itself.
• In the Context menu, select the Delete option.