Start Workflow Actions
Start Workflow actions allow a workflow to be started from another workflow in the same workspace. In contrast to the Run Workflow action, Start Workflow actions finish running directly after the called workflow has been started. This allows several workflows to be run simultaneously from one calling workflow.
Workflows that are executed using the Start Workflow action cannot have parameter values passed to them, and they do not return any results to the calling workflow. When a workflow is run using the Start Workflow action, it is executed using the parameter values that have been set in the workflow itself.
A workflow that has been called using the Start Workflow action may be monitored by selecting the Process Runs folder in the LiveCompare hierarchy. When the called workflow has completed, its result datasets may be viewed directly in the Workflow Editor.
| Action Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Workflow Name | A String parameter or dataset specifying the name of the workflow to be started. |
Example:
To examine the details for a Start Workflow action, double-click the action node, or select ‘View Details’ from the node’s context menu. The Details screen displays the name of the workflow that was started (or any errors that occurred) and the time taken for the action to complete.