Configuring workflow inputs

There are two kinds of inputs in a workflow (figure 9.5):

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Figure 9.5: Selecting a particular file to configure the workflow with.

Secondary inputs can be configured to work in two different situations:

To configure a secondary input, double-click the name of the input. You can now select an element under Workflow Input, which will configure the input for situation 1) (as seen in figure 9.6). Or you can enter a Workflow Role to configure the input for situation 2) (figure 9.7). You can either type in a role name of your choice, or choose one from the drop down list, as long as there will be a reference data set with a matching role.

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Figure 9.6: Selecting a particular element to configure the workflow with. Remember to lock the configuration before saving the workflow if you want this step not to appear in the workflow's wizard.

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Figure 9.7: Selecting a particular role to configure the workflow with. Remember to lock the configuration before saving the workflow. The workflow's wizard will include a step where you can choose a reference data set.

Note: When running the workflow, the workflow wizard makes it possible to override the configuration of any unlocked Workflow Input. If you want to make sure that the workflow always runs according to your configuration, then lock the configuration by clicking the Lock icon. Learn more about locking parameters in Locking and unlocking parameters.