Workflow Content Type

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Overview

The Workflow content type is the base type for creating workflows. Every new workflow type (like ApprovalWorkflow, RegistrationWorkflow) should inherit this base type. See the Workflow page about more information on how the workflow framework works in Sense/Net.

Details

  • Workflow is the base content type for workflows
  • fields include basic properties of (ie. Name, Workflow started, etc.), advanced administration fields (ie. System messages) and some technical fields (ie. Workflow instance GUID).
  • every workflow in the system should have its own workflow type (and is related to a particular Workflow Definition)

Parent type

Content handler

  • SenseNet.Workflow.WorkflowHandlerBase

The content handler of the Workflow content type handles the following:

  • maintains the connection between the portal and the workflow engine
  • sets the values that are needed by the workflow runtime
  • loads the workflow definition for the type

Fields

Fields of Workflow Content Type
Field title Field name Field type Inherited from Description
Ancestor Content Type Names TypeIs NodeType GenericContent Ancestor content types of the node in the repository.
Ancestors InTree ShortText GenericContent Ancestor paths.
Approvable By Current User Approvable Boolean GenericContent This fileld is true if the content is in 'pending' state and can be approved by the current user.
Checked Out To CheckedOutTo Reference GenericContent The user currently locking the content.
Content Approval InheritableApprovingMode InheritableApprovingMode GenericContent Specify whether new or changed content below the current one should remain in a draft state until they have been approved.
Content Approval For Current Content ApprovingMode ApprovingMode GenericContent It shows the approval mode of the current content.
Content Type Name Type NodeType GenericContent Content type of the node in the repository.
Content Types ContentTypes Reference GenericContent You can specify which content types the user can create as children below this content.
Content workflow ContentWorkflow Boolean Workflow True for workflow types that are related to one content (e.g. approval or printing). Related content must be an existing content.
Created by CreatedBy Reference GenericContent Content creator.
Created By (Id) CreatedById Integer GenericContent Id of creator.
Creation date CreationDate DateTime GenericContent Content creation date.
Description Description LongText GenericContent Description of the content.
Disable Trash TrashDisabled Boolean GenericContent You can disable trash for this content and its children. If set, you can not restore deleted content.
Enable Lifespan EnableLifespan Boolean GenericContent Specify whether you want to define starting and end date for the validity of this content.
Enable Rating IsRateable Boolean GenericContent Specify whether you would like to enable rating capability for this content.
Enable Tagging IsTaggable Boolean GenericContent Specify whether you would like to enable tagging capability for this content.
Extension data ExtensionData LongText GenericContent You can set extra data in this field which is useful when extending a content.
Hidden Hidden Boolean GenericContent If checked, content will not show up in navigation.
Id Id Integer GenericContent Unique Id for the content.
Index Index Integer GenericContent Content order in navigation. Numbers closer to 0 will appear first.
Last Modified By (Id) ModifiedById Integer GenericContent Id of last modifier.
Modification Date ModificationDate DateTime GenericContent Content was last modified on this date.
Modified By ModifiedBy Reference GenericContent Content was last modified by this user.
Name Title ShortText GenericContent Content name. You can set any name you prefer without any restrictions.
Parent Id ParentId Integer GenericContent Id of the parent content.
Parent Path InFolder ShortText GenericContent Parent path of the content.
Path Path ShortText GenericContent Content path in the repository.
Publishable By Current User Publishable Boolean GenericContent This fileld is true if the content can be published by the current user.
Reference To Browse Application BrowseApplication Reference GenericContent Set this, if you would like to override the default browse application.
Related content RelatedContent Reference Workflow The content that is related to the workflow. Only used in content workflows.
System Content IsSystemContent Boolean GenericContent This field is true if content is in a system folder/trash or the content is a system folder/file.
System messages SystemMessages LongText Workflow Messages from the workflow system. E.g. aborting / terminating reason.
Tags Tags LongText GenericContent List of tags and creators of them separated by commas.
Tree Depth Depth Integer GenericContent Content level in the tree. Root level is 0.
URL Name Name ShortText GenericContent Specify a name that will appear in the address bar of the browser.
Valid From ValidFrom DateTime GenericContent This content will appear on the date you set if lifespan handling is enabled for this content.
Valid Till ValidTill DateTime GenericContent This content will disappear on the date you set if lifespan handling is enabled for this content.
Version Version Version GenericContent Version number.
Version Control Locked Boolean GenericContent It shows whether the content is checked out or not.
Version History InheritableVersioningMode InheritableVersioningMode GenericContent Specify whether the system should create a new version whenever you create or modify a content below this content.
Version Id VersionId Integer GenericContent Database row Id of current version.
Versioning Mode For Current Content VersioningMode VersioningMode GenericContent It shows the versioning mode of the current content.
Versions Versions Reference GenericContent Content version history.
Workflow definition version WorkflowDefinitionVersion ShortText Workflow Stores the version for a running workflow instance
Workflow host type string WorkflowHostType ShortText Workflow The host type identifier string for resuming this workflow instance
Workflow instance GUID WorkflowInstanceGuid ShortText Workflow Stores the instance GUID for a running workflow instance
Workflow started WorkflowStarted Boolean Workflow False for pre-run and template workflow instances
Workflow status WorkflowStatus Choice Workflow The status of the .NET workflow represented by this content
Workflow type name WorkflowTypeName ShortText Workflow Name of the workflow definition this is an instance of

Full featured code

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<ContentType name="Workflow" parentType="GenericContent" handler="SenseNet.Workflow.WorkflowHandlerBase" xmlns="http://schemas.sensenet.com/SenseNet/ContentRepository/ContentTypeDefinition">
	<DisplayName>Workflow</DisplayName>
	<Description>A Content representation of a Workflow instance</Description>
	<Icon>workflow</Icon>
	<Fields>
    <Field name="Description" type="LongText">
      <DisplayName>Description</DisplayName>
      <Description>Description of the workflow.</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Show</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Show</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Show</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowDefinitionVersion" type="ShortText">
      <DisplayName>Workflow definition version</DisplayName>
      <Description>Stores the version for a running workflow instance</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Hide</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Hide</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowInstanceGuid" type="ShortText">
      <DisplayName>Workflow instance GUID</DisplayName>
      <Description>Stores the instance GUID for a running workflow instance</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Hide</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Hide</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowTypeName" type="ShortText">
      <DisplayName>Workflow type name</DisplayName>
      <Description>Name of the workflow definition this is an instance of</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <ReadOnly>true</ReadOnly>
        <VisibleBrowse>Hide</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Hide</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowHostType" type="ShortText">
      <DisplayName>Workflow host type string</DisplayName>
      <Description>The host type identifier string for resuming this workflow instance</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <ReadOnly>true</ReadOnly>
        <VisibleBrowse>Hide</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Hide</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowStarted" type="Boolean">
      <DisplayName>Workflow started</DisplayName>
      <Description>False for pre-run and template workflow instances</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <ReadOnly>true</ReadOnly>
        <VisibleBrowse>Advanced</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Advanced</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="WorkflowStatus" type="Choice">
      <DisplayName>Workflow status</DisplayName>
      <Description>The status of the .NET workflow represented by this content</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Show</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Hide</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
        <AllowMultiple>false</AllowMultiple>
        <AllowExtraValue>false</AllowExtraValue>
        <Options>
          <Enum type="SenseNet.Workflow.WorkflowStatusEnum"/>
        </Options>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="ContentWorkflow" type="Boolean">
      <DisplayName>Content workflow</DisplayName>
      <Description>True for workflow types that are related to one content (e.g. approval or printing). Related content must be an existing content.</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Advanced</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Advanced</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="RelatedContent" type="Reference">
      <DisplayName>Related content</DisplayName>
      <Description>The content that is related to the workflow. Only used in content workflows.</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <VisibleBrowse>Show</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Show</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Show</VisibleNew>
        <AllowMultiple>false</AllowMultiple>
        <AllowedTypes>
          <Type>GenericContent</Type>
        </AllowedTypes>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
    <Field name="SystemMessages" type="LongText">
      <DisplayName>System messages</DisplayName>
      <Description>Messages from the workflow system. E.g. aborting / terminating reason.</Description>
      <Configuration>
        <ReadOnly>true</ReadOnly>
        <VisibleBrowse>Advanced</VisibleBrowse>
        <VisibleEdit>Advanced</VisibleEdit>
        <VisibleNew>Hide</VisibleNew>
      </Configuration>
    </Field>
  </Fields>
</ContentType>

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