Conditional Parallel

This activity runs sequences of activities in parallel based on specified conditions. It contains two separate branches by default, each of which represents a discrete route for entries.

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To add this activity to a workflow definition

• Drag it from the Toolbox Pane and drop it in the Designer Pane.

To configure this activity

Select the activity in the Designer Pane to configure the following:

See the following options:

• Activity Name

  Once added to a workflow definition, the default name of an activity can be changed. Providing a custom name for an activity helps you remember the role it plays.

  To name an activity

  1. Add an activity to your workflow by dragging it from the Toolbox Pane and dropping it in the Designer Pane.
  2. Select the activity in the Designer Pane.
  3. Under Activity Name in the Properties Pane, replace the default name.

  

  Note: Activity names cannot be the same as any other activity name in the workflow, they cannot be the same as the workflow's name, they must be less than 100 characters, they must contain at least one alphanumeric character, they cannot be "Name," and they cannot be the same as the activity's runtime type (which is usually only an issue with custom activities).

• Activity Description

  Use the Activity Description to provide descriptive text to help you remember the role that the activity plays in the workflow. All activities contain a default description that you can modify while constructing your workflow.

  To modify an activity description

  1. Add an activity to your workflow by dragging it from the Toolbox Pane and dropping it in the Designer Pane.
  2. Select the activity in the Designer Pane.
  3. Under Activity Description in the Properties Pane, replace the default description.

  

• Branch Configuration

  The Conditional Parallel activity evaluates the conditions for each branch and performs those branches whose conditions are satisfied in parallel. It contains two separate branches by default, each of which represents a discrete route for entries.

  To configure each branch

  1. Add the Conditional Parallel activity to your workflow definition by dragging it from the Toolbox Pane and dropping it in the Designer Pane.
  2. Click a branch in the Designer Pane.
  3. In the Properties Pane, in the Condition property box, click No condition set. Click here to create one.

  

  4. In the condition editor, click any underlined text in the condition editor to choose from a variety of condition options. You can create as many conditions as you want by clicking Add condition. Right-click a condition for more options. Learn more about configuring conditions.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Add the activities you want each branch to perform by dragging them from the Toolbox Pane and dropping them in the branch.
• Adding Branches

  The Conditional Parallel activity contains two separate branches by default, each of which represents a discrete route for entries. You can add additional branches.

  To add a branch

  1. Add the Conditional Parallel activity to your workflow definition by dragging it from the Toolbox Pane and dropping it in the Designer Pane.
  2. Right-click the name of the activity in the Designer Pane.
  3. Select Add Branch.

  

• Deleting Branches

  The Conditional Parallel activity contains two separate branches by default, each of which represents a discrete route for entries.

  If you choose to add additional branches, you can delete them later. This activity must contain at least one branch.

  To delete a branch

  1. Right-click a branch in the Designer Pane.
  2. Select Delete.

  

• Enabling and Disabling Branches

Note: If you have more than one connection profile for your workflow definition, the Connection Profile property box lets you specify which connection profile this activity will use.