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3 Create the Simple Workflow Example Schema on page 68
You create a workflow schema in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. The workflow schema contains
the elements that the workflow runs.
4 Link the Simple Workflow Example Elements on page 69
You link a workflow's elements in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. The linking defines the flow
of data through the workflow.
5 Create Workflow Zones on page 71
You can emphasize different zones in workflow by adding workflow notes of different colors. Creating
different workflow zones helps to make complicated workflow schema easier to read and understand.
6 Define the Simple Workflow Example Decision Bindings on page 72
You bind a workflow's elements together in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. Decision bindings
define how decision elements compare the input parameters received to the decision statement, and
generate output parameters according to whether the input parameters match the decision statement.
7 Bind the Simple Workflow Example Action Elements on page 73
You bind a workflow's elements together in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. Bindings define how
the action elements process input parameters and generate output parameters.
8 Bind the Simple Workflow Example Scripted Task Elements on page 75
You bind a workflow's elements together in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. Bindings define how
the scripted task elements process input parameters and generate output parameters. You also bind the
scriptable task elements to their JavaScript functions.
9 Define the Simple Example Workflow Exception Bindings on page 82
You define exception bindings in the Schema tab in the workflow editor. Exception bindings define how
elements process errors.
10 Set the Simple Workflow Example Attribute Read-Write Properties on page 82
You can define whether parameters and attributes are read-only constants or writeable variables. You
can also set limitations on the values that users can provide for input parameters.
11 Set the Simple Workflow Example Parameter Properties on page 83
You set the parameter properties in the Presentation tab in the workflow editor. Setting the parameter
properties affects the behavior of the parameter, and places constraints on the possible values for that
parameter.
12 Set the Layout of the Simple Workflow Example Input Parameters Dialog Box on page 84
You create the layout, or presentation, of the input parameters dialog box in the Presentation tab of the
workflow editor. The input parameters dialog box opens when users run a workflow, and is the means
by which users enter the input parameters with which the workflow runs.
13 Validate and Run the Simple Workflow Example on page 85
After you create a workflow, you can validate it to discover any possible errors. If the workflow contains
no errors, you can run it.
Create the Simple Workflow Example
The first step in the workflow development process is to create the workflow.
Prerequisites
The following components are installed and configured on the system.
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vCenter Server, controlling some virtual machines, at least one of which is powered off
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Access to an SMTP server
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