A process property is a way to add user-supplied
information to a process. A running process can prompt users for information
and then incorporate it into the process. Properties are defined with
the Edit Property dialog.
Procedure
- Open the process.
- On the Configuration tab, click Component
Process Properties, Application Process Properties,
or Process Properties, depending on the type
of process. The Configuration tab
looks like the following figure:
- In the Edit Properties dialog, enter a name in the Name field.
- Optionally, enter a description in the Description field.
- Enter a label in the Label field. The label is associated with the property in the user interface.
- If the property is required, check the Required check box. The default value is that the property is not required.
- Specify the type of expected value with the Type list. Supported types are: text, text area, check box, select, multi select, and secure. Default type is text.
- In the Default Value field, enter a default value (if any).
- To save your work, click Save. To discard changes, click Cancel.