The
Ideas and Products modules can use workflows. The workflow is based
on the Status attribute in each module.
The workflow definition
enforces the process of moving an idea or product from one state to
another, where only certain defined transitions are possible. The
workflow controls the attributes that must be editable, visible but
not editable or hidden, editable, and visible during a transition
from one state to another.
Some views that are based on the Ideas and Products modules might
use a workflow. If a view does not use a workflow, the functions of
that view depend on the access level that you define for that view.
If a view uses a workflow, the access level of the workflow affects
what users can see or do.
In the product portfolio management template, the following principles
apply:
- Views that are not used for transitions do not use workflows.
The Status attribute is visible but not editable to prevent transitions.
- Views that are used for transitions and views that show the Ideas
or Products modules of several states use workflows. The Status attribute
is at the top of the attribute list for the element in the view with
all possible transitions available.