Workflows

An interface that allows users to manually trigger predefined workflows

Overview

The Workflows widget serves as a gateway for users to trigger predefined workflows. By utilizing this widget, users can easily initiate workflows from within a record, simplifying the workflow execution process. The widget adds value by providing a user-friendly interface that facilitates the execution of complex workflow tasks.

Learn more about how to create Workflows at here.

Use cases

The Workflows widget has several use cases, including:

• Creating multiple aliquots for a sample

• Generating extracts from biospecimens

Settings

The settings in the Workflows widget enable users to customize and control the execution of workflows. The available settings include:

• Workflows: Allows users to select one or more workflows for execution.

Interface

The interface of the Workflows widget displays a list of workflows defined in the settings. For each workflow, it presents the following information:

• Name: The name of the workflow.

• Execute Workflow button: Clicking this button triggers the execution of the corresponding workflow.

• View Execution Log button: This button allows users to view the execution log of the workflow.

Execute workflow

By clicking the Execute Workflow button associated with a specific workflow, users can initiate the workflow execution. The workflow will run in the background and utilize the current record as a trigger, updating any related variables.