The procedure to add a delay building block to a task path workflow is as follows:
- Prerequisite procedural steps are covered separately in the topic To configure the workflow structure of a task path definition. Refer to these before proceeding to step 2.
- With the Path tab activated, use the Version drop-down field to ensure that the correct variant of the task path workflow structure is displayed.
- Using the standard 'drag and drop' technique, transfer a new Delay (
) building block to the design area. The Configure Delay window is displayed.
- Enter a Name for the new delay instance into the field provided
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- Using the Delay type drop-down field, select a parameter value to control the method by which the delay period is defined i.e. Conditional or Time.
- Where a Conditional delay is selected, click on Define Condition. The Statement Builder window is displayed, ready to compile one or more conditions to control the delay activation rules within the building block. This requisite step is covered separately in the topic Understanding the advanced statement builder. An overarching threshold limit can be defined using the complementary fields Maximum delay unit (Minutes, Days, Weeks, Months) and Maximum delay period (the unit multiplier 2).
- Alternatively, where a Time delay is chosen, select the Calendar that reflects the required period structure for the delay using the corresponding drop-down field. The additional Delay unit and Delay period fields are provided to capture the appropriate frequency parameter (Minutes, Days, Weeks, Months) and duration multiplier (an integer) respectively 3.
- Where the delay instance is Mandatory, activate the tick box provided.
- Click on Confirm. The new delay instance appears in the design area, ready for accurate positioning alongside other related building blocks within the task path workflow structure, together with the logical inter-related connections.
- Click on Save.
Note
1 System validation rules ensure that the name entered for each delay building block is unique for the version in current focus.
2 The Up and Down arrows are available to increment or decrement the value, as required.
3 By way of example, if a delay of 5 days duration was required, a Delay period of '5' would be inserted, coinciding with a Delay unit of 'Days'.
See related topics...
Understanding the task path creator
To configure the workflow structure of a task path definition
To add a form building block to a task path workflow
To add a milestone building block to a task path workflow
To add an automatic completion building block to a task path workflow
To add a communication building block to a task path workflow
To join building block components within a task path workflow
Understanding the advanced statement builder
