Deploying workflow actions with Nintex Workflow Management
You can manually deploy custom workflow actions by using a combination of manual actions, tools, and Nintex Workflow Management.
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Install the assemblies into the Global Assembly Cache
Install the assemblies and related files for the workflow activity and the workflow action adapter into the Global Assembly Cache (GAC), by either creating and executing a Windows Installer package or using the Global Assembly Cache tool (gacutil.exe).
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Install the configuration page and image files into the Layouts mapped folder
Install the configuration page and image files for the workflow action adapter into the appropriate subfolder in the Layouts mapped folder for SharePoint 2013, by either creating and executing a Windows Installer package or by manually copying the files to the appropriate subfolder.
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Import the action definition file with Nintex Workflow Management
Import the action definition (.nwa) file for the custom workflow action into Nintex Workflow 2013 and enable the custom action, by using Nintex Workflow Management.
After all three steps are completed, the custom action is enabled for use in Nintex Workflow 2013.