Datapolis Process System
Assign Variables
The first step in creating a Quick Form is to assign workflow variables to the action. The variables will hold the data provided by users. The assignment can be done in the “Assign variables to action” window:
In this form we have the following elements:
Note: It is important to understand the difference between workflow variables and form fields. Workflow variable is an abstract object where data is stored and from where it can be retrieved and used within the workflow.
Form field is a part of user interface, a place where user can enter data that will be assigned to the workflow variable. Fields are generated automatically when user initiates action execution. For each workflow variable assigned to a given action, one field is generated.
Each field has a certain type, associated with the kind of data it can gather. This is a simple way to require user to provide specific data. Also, the field will be rendered in such a way to help user in providing valid and well-formatted information. For instance, for the “Date time” field a date picker control will be generated. More about defining Form Fields is described in Configure Form Fields section.