Request Approval Event Setup
The Request Approval Event feature allows users to configure events that request approval for specific records or processes within the system. This feature supports configuring approval requests with details such as title, description, menu, window, and record setup. It ensures that the approval process is triggered correctly and that records are updated with the necessary details.
Overview
This feature enables users to define events that request approval for integration or other processes. The configuration allows specifying the details of the approval request, including the record setup and default values. The system ensures that approval requests are processed efficiently based on the defined criteria.
Configuring a Request Approval Event
Configure Request Approval Event
To set up an event that requests approval:
- Title: Enter a descriptive title for the event.
- Description: Provide a description of the approval request.
- Menu: Choose the menu where the form is located.
- Window: Select the window within the menu.
- Record Setup:
- Field: Specify the field to be updated.
- Default Value: Set the default value for the field.
Steps:
- Alice Johnson is setting up a "Request Approval" event.
- Enter the following details:
- Title:
Request Integration Approval
- Description:
Request approval for integration
- Title:
- Select:
- Menu:
Parameters And Unifications
- Window:
Third-Party Integrations
- Menu:
- Set up the record with:
- Field:
Status
- Default Value:
Pending
- Field:
- Save the configuration.
Outcome: The Request Approval event will be configured to request approval for integration, with the record field Status
set to Pending
.
Validate Request Approval Configuration
To ensure the "Request Approval" event is configured correctly:
- Action: Review the configured details.
Expected Outcome:
- Alice Johnson should see the configured values for:
- Title
- Description
- Menu
- Window
- Record Setup:
- Field
- Default Value
Trigger Request Approval Event
To trigger the Request Approval event:
- Action: Ensure the trigger conditions are met (e.g., record update or submission).
Expected Outcome:
- The system should:
- Set the record field to the default value.
- Request approval based on the event configuration.
Validate Approval Request
To verify that the approval request was processed correctly:
- Action: Check the record details.
Expected Outcome:
- The record should have the field set to the default value.
- The approval request should be recorded in the system.
Summary
The Request Approval Event Setup feature allows users to configure events that request approval for records or processes. With options to set titles, descriptions, menus, windows, and record setups, this feature ensures that approval requests are managed effectively and that records are updated with the appropriate details.