Adding process properties#
A process property provides 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. For example, if the process entails authenticating with another server, you can require that a user enter an ID and a password for the process to continue. Properties are defined in the Edit Property dialog box.
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Open the process.
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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:
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In the Edit Properties dialog box, enter a name in the Name field.
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Optionally, enter a description in the Description field.
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Enter a label in the Label field.
The label is associated with the property in the user interface.
Note: If two properties have the same label, they will not be grouped if the property names are not also the same.
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In Pattern, enter a regular expression to require that user input values for this property match a specific pattern. Leave this field blank to accept any values.
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If the property is required, check the Required check box.
The default value is that the property is not required.
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Specify the type of expected value with the Type list.
Supported types are:
text
,text area
,check box
,select
,multi select
, andsecure
. Default type istext
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In the Default Value field, enter a default value (if any).
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To save your work, click Save. To discard changes, click Cancel.
To use a property in a process, reference it when you configure (see Component processes) a step that uses it.
Parent topic: Processes