Executes another staged workflow as a sub-workflow where you want to create a chain of execution to run another child workflows.
Pre-requisite: Stage (child workflow) must be published. For more information, see Working with Stages.
Use Case: Job Application Process
When a candidate applies, the main workflow starts. The Chain Stage first runs the Screening Workflow to check qualifications. After that, the Interview Scheduling Workflow runs to set up interviews. Finally, the Decision Workflow runs to approve or reject the candidate.
Properties, Entry Criteria and activity information
Properties represent the values used to perform the operations of an activity and Entry Criteria serve as conditions that determine whether an activity should be executed.
The chain stage does not execute if the entry criteria do not match.
Field
Description
Properties
Workflow
Search and select the staged workflow.
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria
Specify fields and their values:
Field: Select the field you want to use as the condition criterion. This list includes fields associated with the object selected during workflow creation.
Operator: Select the logical operator from the list. This operator defines the relationship between the field and its value.
Value: This field changes based on the selected operator. Enter or select the appropriate value for the specified field.
To add more conditions, click Add Criteria. To remove all conditions, click Remove All.
Filter Expression
By default, the application applies AND logic to all criteria. You can adjust this to create more complex logical expressions if needed. You can customize your logic using parentheses, AND, OR, and NOT.
For example, if you enter “(1 AND 2 AND 3) OR 4”, the system will evaluate whether all three of the first conditions are true, or if the fourth condition is true.
Criteria Expression
Displays the criteria expression based on the selected field, operator, and value condition.
Common
Name
Enter the technical name of the activity.
Display Name
This field auto-populates but can be changed if needed.
Description
Provide a description that is relevant to the activity.
