Description:

This step serves as a placeholder, allowing other steps to pass through. Primarily when logic is used before a synchronized step, the placeholder step can ensure the paths go through the synchronized step.

Usage:

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “placeholderDef” example.          

• Create a new process definition called “placeholderDef” and open it in Designer mode.
• Drag the “placeHolder, decision, synchronize, and wait” steps to the canvas.
• Connect the dots between the “Start” and other steps, as shown above.
• Click the "placeHolder" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Click the Save button. Note: The placeHolder steps should have unique names. Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

• Click the "decision" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide a condition to evaluate. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

• Click the "Wait" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step and set the waiting time. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

• As you can see, if the decision step’s paths reach the synchronize step, given the behavior of the synchronization step, the workflow will never pass through the synchronize step.  However, with the placeholder step, it is possible to satisfy these conditions. 
• Save the process definition, create a new instance, and then execute it. Render the process instance. The placeholder step lets other steps pass through.

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page. 

Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

Click here to download the sample file.