Workflows and Customization
Workflows form a key component of Documentum customization. Workflow templates are usually bundled with other customization components in DocApps (See Chapter 10 for details).
A business process can be automated using Documentum in the following manner:
1. Analyze: The information is gathered about the business process to be automated.
2. Model: Each process to be automated is modeled in terms of activities, performers, flows, and packages.
3. Define: The model is formalized as a workflow template using Workflow Manager. The template is validated and installed in the desired repository.
Note
Workflow Manager is the desktop tool for visually designing workflows and is installed by the DAB installer. Business Process Manager (BPM) is a separate product that offers enhanced features for designing workflow templates.
4. Use: Business users with appropriate access start creating workflow instances from the workflow template. Various performers participate in...