A processing property is a way to add user-supplied information to a process. A running process can prompt users for information and then incorporate it into the process. Properties are defined with the Edit Property dialog.
To define a property:
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On the Properties tab, click the Add Property button.
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In the Edit Properties dialog, enter a name in the Name field.
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Optionally, enter a description in the Description field.
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Enter a label in the Label field.
The label will be associated with the property in the user interface.
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If the property is required, check the Required check box.
Default value is unchecked--not required.
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Specify the type of expected value with the Type drop-down list box.
Supported types are:
text, text area, check box, select, multi select,andsecure. Default type istext. -
In the Default Value field, enter a default value (if any).
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To save your work, click the Save button. To discard changes, use the Cancel button.
To use a property in a process, reference it when you configure (see the section called “Component Processes”) a step that uses it.
