Using Workflows

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Using Workflows

 

 

 

A simple three-state workflow for reviewing/approving/Rejecting content.

 

Comala basic approval workflow state diagram

Content expiry workflow

 

 

This workflow is designed to help keep your content fresh. The approved pages will expire after a set period of time so that they can be reviewed again.

Comala content expiry workflow state diagram

 

Quality management system workflow

 

 

It is a four-state compliance review-focused workflow. Reviewers are managed in the app space settings and automatically assigned to each approval.

Comala quality management system workflow state diagram

 

Workflow elements

A workflow codifies a business or compliance process into a workflow template that consists of the following workflow elements:

States

A workflow state represents the document's current status. It defines where the document is in its lifecycle (for example, draft, review, approved, etc).

Transitions

A transition is an action that moves a document from one state to another (for example, submitting a draft for review, approving, or publishing a document).

Content reviews

Content reviews (approvals) are key events in the content production lifecycle. Reviewers check the content and decide whether to approve or reject it. Based on this decision, the workflow moves the content to a new workflow state - a content review transition.

Triggers

Workflow triggers are used to add flexibility to your workflow. On a workflow event, a trigger can change the workflow state, send a custom email, or add a custom on-screen message notification for your users.

Parameters

Workflow parameters can help manage your reviewers or expiry dates for your approved pages.


Custom workflow

A custom workflow can be designed to automate document management tasks based on your organization's specific needs. Unlike predefined workflows, it offers flexibility in setting states, transitions, conditions, and actions.

Comala custom workflow state diagram with multiple states

Next steps

Basic approval workflow

Content expiry workflow

Quality management system workflow

Custom workflow

Workflow elements and concepts

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