Configure conditional decisions in a workflow

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Use the following procedure to configure the properties of a conditional decision.

A conditional decision is a point at which a workflow divides into two branches. To configure a conditional decision, in the workflow editor, right-click the conditional decision, and then click Properties to open the Properties form.

Name a decision

Follow these steps to enter a name for a conditional decision.

1. In the left pane, click Basic Settings.
2. In the Name field, enter a unique name for the conditional decision.

Set conditions

The system determines which branch is used by evaluating the submitted document to determine whether it meets specific conditions.

1. In the left pane, click Basic Settings.

2. Click Add condition.

3. Enter a condition.

4. Enter additional conditions, if they are required.

5. To verify that the conditions that you entered are configured correctly, complete the following steps:

   1. Click Test to open the Test workflow condition form.
   2. Select a record in the Validate condition area of the form.
   3. Click Test. The system evaluates the record to determine whether it meets the conditions that you defined.
   4. Click OK or Cancel to return to the Properties form.