Example of a project-specific workflow model

Often, the two workflows already integrated into FirstSpirit are not sufficient to accommodate the flows within a project. That is why FirstSpirit allows you to model your own project-specific workflows.

Using an example workflow, this section illustrates how to create and edit a new workflow in FirstSpirit and what a complete workflow model might look like.

• Conception: The first step is to develop a concept for the workflow that is to be created. This means, for example, that you should have a clear idea of what the workflow is supposed to achieve, which users are to be involved, and which steps will result in the objective being achieved.
• Creating a new workflow: Before a workflow can be modeled, it is necessary to create a new workflow in the Workflows area. The “State diagram” tab contains a graphical editor for modeling a workflow.
• Mapping the model: By default, a new workflow contains a start status with a transition to the first activity and an end status. The first step is to create the desired structure for the model.
• Editing the properties: Then, the necessary properties must be defined for each element in the workflow model.
• Complete model: Explanations concerning the fully defined workflow
• Example of a more extensive model: A slightly more extensive example of a workflow in which all entries have to be reviewed by two different roles before they can be deployed.