[For info/instructions on Template Folders, click HERE.]
To Add a Template:
Expand your project in the Workbench, and then expand the Connected Field Worker node.
Right-click on the Templates branch or on a Template Folder, then select Add Template from the pulldown menu, as shown below.
Add Template from the Project Explorer
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Select the Templates branch or a Template Folder in the Project Explorer then click on the Add Template button, shown below, in the Edit section of the Home ribbon in the Workbench.
Add Template Button
This opens the Template properties, as shown below, within the Workbench. Enter a name for this configuration in the Name text entry field.
Template Properties
Template Properties - Template Diagram Tab
The Activity Library allows you to drag listed elements into the Diagram Editor. Each Activity brings up its own set of properties that appear to the right of the Diagram Editor when the Activity has been added.
Activities in the Activity Library include:
You can select from the following items and set (or read) each Activity's individual properties.
Start Activity
The Start activity is the starting activity of the workflow. It cannot be deleted and is unique in the whole workflow.
The Start activity has the following settings:
General Settings
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions or in traces.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - The starting activity of the workflow. This activity cannot be deleted and is unique within the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity in the diagram.
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Dynamic Tag Writer Activity
The Dynamic Tag Writer activity writes a value into a Dynamic DA Tag.
The Dynamic Tag Writer activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions or in traces.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Writes a value into a Dynamic DA Tag.
Position - The position of the activity in the diagram.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of this block. With "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the 
button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Destination Dynamic Tags
Destination Dynamic Tags Expression - Click on the "+ Click here to add new item" to enter a new destination dynamic tag. You will be able to enter a Point Name Expression (the expression that evaluates to a tag name) in the left-side text entry field or click on the 
button to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions. On the right side, you'll be able to enter the Output Expression in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Wait after Write - Indicates the maximum time interval to wait for the next data update from the OPC server after a successful Write. Shorter wait intervals would result in faster completion of this activity. However, there might be a risk that a subsequent Read request immediately after for the same tag from a current or parallel transaction could possibly return an 'old' value and not the one just written. Typically, the OPC server should send a 'new value' data update within one scan period after a succesful write.
Succeed only if All writes succeeded - If any tag write fails, the entire operation should fail.
Data Schema
Data Schema - Shows the list of columns exposed by the activity. If the schema is not Read-Only, it is possible to configure the list of columns manually. Click the 'Configure' link to manually configure the column list. You can also Reset the Data Schema.
Data Filter
Data Filter - Select the rows that will be returned to the next activity. By default, all rows are returned. You can use the columns of the data source to create the row filter. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retrials before marking the activity as failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Worker Lookup Activity
The Worker Lookup activity utilizes a Dynamic Worker List.
The Worker Lookup activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions or in traces.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Writes a value into a Dynamic DA Tag.
Position - The position of the activity in the diagram.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of this block. With "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Worker Lookup
(Gets Field Worker list Dynamically) - Use the pulldown menu to select from [None], 1.0 x Scan Period, 1.5 x Scan Period, 2.0 x Scan Period, 2.5 x Scan Period, or 3.0 x Scan Period.
Send to all Workers at Same Time - Full list is used with all connected Alert blocks in workflow. Reset by any contact block.
Apply Scheduling Restrictions - If available, applies schedule information to look up. If enabled, only scheduled workers will be returned by the lookup.
Post Event when block processed -Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
Top Count - Limits the maximum number of workers that will be returned by the lookup. A value of zero will not set a limit.
Group Data - Worker lookup will only return those workers belonging to the specified group. Use the group name as it shows up in the Workbench, not including the source name. For example, use "CFS Field Workers", not "CFS Field Workers (Local-Default)".
The Group Data field allows more than one group name, separated by commas. Workers will be returned if they are in one or more of the listed groups. It also allows the user to specify proficiency levels by putting the level in parentheses. For example, specifying Software support (Proficient), Software Support (Good) will find users who are either good or sufficient at software support.
Apply Location Restrictions - If available, applies location information to look up. This information can be entered directly in the text entry field or you can click on the (Location Data) link to open the Expression Editor to build your expression. This information is required to enable sorting the workers by distance. Closest workers will be first. Workers with unknown location will be last, after the farthest workers. For information about worker location, see the Application Note, "CFSWorX - Setting Up Mobile Device Health". Also, click here for information on how to Sort Workers Based on Travel Time.
(Distance Measurement Type) - [Note: Applicable only if Bing Maps integration is being used]. Distance Measurement Type can be:
Distance - Obtains the driving distance of the best route from Bing Maps and sorts the workers according to this value.
Time - Obtains the driving time of the best route from Bing Maps and sorte the workers according to this value.
Radius - Measures the simple straight-line distance between the worker and the alarm location. This is the same as the default behavior when not using Bing Maps.
Apply Traffic Calculation - [Note: Applicable only if Bing Maps integration is being used]. If enabled, then Bing Maps will consider traffic conditions when calculating the time for the best route.
Apply Source Restrictions - If available, applies source information to look up. Only workers associated with the alarm source, or the entire alarm server, will be returned by the lookup.
Apply Area Restrictions - If available, applies area information to look up. This information can be entered directly in the text entry field or you can click on the (Area Data) link to open the Expression Editor to build your expression. Only workers associated with the alarm source, server, the alarm area, or a parent alarm area will be returned by the lookup.
Data Schema
Data Schema - Shows the list of columns exposed by the activity. If the schema is not Read-Only, it is possible to configure the list of columns manually. Click the 'Configure' link to manually configure the column list. You can also Reset the Data Schema.
Data Filter
Data Filter - Select the rows that will be returned to the next activity. By default, all rows are returned. You can use the columns of the data source to create the row filter. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retrials before marking the activity as failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Fixed Contact List Activity
The Fixed Contact List activity uses a List of Workers. This block only supports name and destination. Use the Worker Lookup Block if the transaction requires additional information, such as location, scheduling, filter, acknowledgement, etc.
The Fixed Contact List activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions or in traces.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Writes a value into a Dynamic DA Tag.
Position - The position of the activity in the diagram.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of this block. With "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Fix List
The Fix List allows for creation of a list worker/contacts for a specific user and alert destination.
Destination Dynamic Tags - Click on the + Click here to add new item link to enter the following information:
Field Worker -Worker/ID that system is contacting. Enter the field worker tag expression in the text entry field or click on the 
button to open the Expression Editor to configure your tag expression.
Contact - The destination for contact. This entry is used for every following alert block. It is recommend that the entry match the alert block used in the workflow (e.g., an SMS number for an SMS block; an email address for an email block). Enter the contact tag expression in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Expression Editor to configure your tag expression.
Send to all Workers at Same Time - Full list is used with all connected Alert blocks in workflow. Reset by any contact block.
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retrials before marking the activity as failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Condition Activity
The Condition activity evaluates the expression and, depending on the expression, redirects the workflow.
The Condition activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression and, depending on the expression, redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Condition Settings
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Ack Activity
The Ack activity is set as True if the current alarm state is Ack. Acknowledge is any state that is only acknowledge or disabled. Alarm can be either active or inactive.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Ack activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for acknowledge state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Alarm Activity
The Alarm activity is set at True if the current alarm state is Alarm. Alarm is any state that is only enabled and active.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Alarm activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for alarm state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Normal Activity
The Normal activity is set as True if the current alarm state is Normal. Normal is any state that is only acknowledge and no longer in alarm OR disabled. Note: Normal can be expanded to include not in alarm by ORing '|| {{triggerVariable:NewState}} == 0x0001' within the ')' to the existing condition.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Normal activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for normal state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Reject Activity
The Reject activity is set as True if the current CFS state is Reject.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Reject activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for normal state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Busy Activity
The Busy activity is set as True if current CFS state is Busy.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Busy activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for normal state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Assign Activity
The Assign activity is set as True if the current CFS state is Assign.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Assign activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for normal state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Accept Activity
The Accept activity is set as True if the current CFS state is Accepted.
NOTE: This block causes the workflow to update the workflow with the latest alarm data for the specific alarm that triggered the workflow.
The Accept activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Evaluates the expression for normal state and depending redirects the workflow.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Alarm Update Condition
Condition - The expression used to evaluate the result of the condition block. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Sms via ATT interface Activity
The Send Sms via ATT interface activity sends a SMS using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Sms via ATT interface activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends a SMS using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the 
button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
ATT SmS Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's address in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The ATT SMS is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default ATT node is configured correctly and that the email server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Email Activity Activity
The Send Email activity sends an email using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Email activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends an email using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Email Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's email address in the text entry field.
Subject - Enter a subject for the email in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Attachment a file to the E-mail - Click this checkbox to include an attachment in the email.
File Path - Enter the file path to the attachment in the text entry field or click on the 
button to open a file browser to navigate to your attachment.
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The email is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default email node is configured correctly and that the email server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Sms Activity
The Send Sms activity sends a SMS using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Sms activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends a SMS using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
SmS Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's address in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions. The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The SMS is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default SMS node is configured correctly and that the Alert SMS server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Twilio message Activity
The Send Twilio activity sends a Twilio message using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Twilio activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends a Twilio message using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Twilio Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's address in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions. The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The Twilio SMS is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default Twilio node is configured correctly and that the AlertRest server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Twilio Voice message Activity
The Send Twilio Voice message activity sends a Twilio Voice message using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Twilio Voice message activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends a Twilio message using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Twilio Voice Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's address in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions. The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The Twilio Voice message is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default Twilio node is configured correctly and that the AlertRest server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Send Twilio WhatsApp Activity
The Send Twilio WhatsApp activity sends a message to WhatsApp using the server specified in the tag.
The Send Twilio WhatsApp activity contains the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Sends a message to WhatsApp using the server specified in the tag.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
AlertWorX Configuration
Point Name - The data source used by this activity. Enter a point name in the text entry field or click on the button to open the Data Browser to navigate to your selected point name.
Timeout Settings
Timeout - Timeout applied when the data sources are requested.
Threads - The number of concurrent threads used to request the data sources.
Sampling Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe to the data sources.
Twilio WhatsApp Settings
To address - Enter a recipient's address in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Message - Enter a message in the text entry field. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions. The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
Post Event when block processed - Posts a GenEvent message when the block is processed.
The following shortcuts can also be used in the message field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Note: The Twilio WhatsApp message is sent using ICONICS AlertWorX Server. Please make sure that a default WhatsApp node is configured correctly and that the AlertRest server is running.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay between the retrials of the activity.
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Delay Activity
The Delay activity adds a delay to workflow execution.
Delays of 10 seconds (10000 milliseconds) or greater will cause the workflow to enter Dehydration. In Dehydration, workflow pauses for the entire delay time. The paused workflow thread(s) are released for other tasks. The current state of the paused workflow is saved to memory. This prevents long delays from locking out other work.
Delay is best used just before a condition check.
The Delay activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Adds a delay to workflow execution.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Delay Settings
Delay - The delay (in milliseconds) between the retrials of the activity.
Wait until the expression is true - Click the checkbox in order to set an expression that must be True to proceed.
Delay Expression - The expression used to control the delay. Click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor window, which can help in constructing required expressions.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay (in seconds) between the retrials of the activity.
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GenEvent Output Activity
The GenEvent Output activity writes a message to the GenEvent Server.
The GenEvent Output activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Writes a message to the GenEvent Server.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Event Settings
Event Text - Enter the source, in the text entry field, by which the application is registered on the specified computer. You can also click on the 'Edit Expression' link to open the Expression Editor to construct your intended expression. You can also use the following shortcuts in the Event Text field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Severity - Enter the severity of the event in the text entry field or use the up/down arrows.
Timeout - The timeout is applied when the DA tags are requested within the expression. Enter a timeout (in milliseconds) in the text entry field or use the up/down arrows.
Scan Rate - This is the scan rate used to subscribe DA tags in the expression. Enter a scan rate (in milliseconds) in the text entry field or use the up/down arrows.
Retry Settings
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay, in seconds, between the retrials of the activity.
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Alarm Event Output Activity
The Alarm Event Output activity writes a message to the GenEvent Server that sources alarm data.
The Alarm Event Output activity has the following settings:
General Settings
The activity is enabled - True to enable the activity.
Activity Name - The unique name of the activity. It can be used to identify the activity in the expressions.
Activity Label - A custom label that is used to show additional information in the block, but it's not as verbose as the description.
Activity Description - The description of the activity will be visualized as a tooltip when you move the mouse over the activity.
Activity Type - Writes a message to the GenEvent Server that sources alarm data.
Position - The position of the activity within the workflow.
Follow Path - The follow path specifies how to link to activities. The "Completed" path will execute the next branch despite the state of the block. With the "State" path, it's possible to associate two branches with this block. The "Success" branch is executed if this block is successful. Otherwise, the "Failure" branch will be executed. Use the pulldown menu to select either Completed or State.
Color - Enter a HEX color code in the text entry field or click on the button in order to open the color picker window to select your preferred color.
Width - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small, Medium, or Large activity block width size.
Height - Use the pulldown menu to select from Small or Large activity block height size.
Alarm Event Settings
Event Text - The expression used to evaluate the event message. Enter the text in the text entry field or click on the "Edit Expression" link to open the Expression Editor to construct your expression. You can use the following shortcuts in the Event Text field:
/T - current workflow name
/B - activity in which last error occurred
/E - last error
/L - last executed activity name
/C - current activity name
/D - current activity description
Severity -Severity of the event. Enter a number in the text entry field or use the up/down arrow buttons.
Timeout -The timeout is applied when the DA tags are requested within the expression. Enter a timeout (in milliseconds) in the text entry field or use the up/down arrow buttons.
Scan Rate - Scan rate used to subscribe DA tags in expression. Enter a rate in the text entry field or use the up/down arrow buttons.
Retry Settings -
Retry Count - The number of retries before marking the activity as Failed.
Delay - The delay, in seconds, between the retrials of the activity.
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The Diagram Editor, when first opened, will display a Start Action. This is the starting activity of the Workflow. It cannot be deleted and is a unique element within the Workflow.
You can expand the Diagram Editor window in order to provide more room to create your Workflow Diagram. You can also use the following tools from the toolbar that first appears by default:
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Toggles labels. |
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Toggles the Activity Library. |
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CTRL + mouse movement - Allows you to pan within the diagram editor space
Click to reset the diagram - This link returns the diagram to its original starting point without any added activities.
Click to refresh the variables - This link allows you to refresh any set variables within included activities in the diagram editor.
The Validation Log provides immediate validating of the most recently added elements (activities, etc.) to the diagram.
Template Properties - Settings and Parameters Tab
Generic Properties
Description - Enter a description for the Generic Properties of the Settings and Parameters in the text entry field.
Conifigure the list of parameters in the workflow
+ Click here to add new item - Click this link to enter a new entry in the window.
Name -Enter a name in the text entry field for the parameter to use in the workflow.
Display Name -Enter a name in the text entry field for how the parameter name will appear within the workflow.
Description -Enter a description for the parameter in the text entry field.
Type -Use the pulldown menu to select a parameter type from Boolean, DateTime, Double, Integer, or String.
Default Value - Enter a default value for the parameter in the text entry field. A pre-filled example will appear based on the selected Type.
You can click Apply to save your template properties and Close to return to the Workbench. Your new template will now appear in the Project Explorer, beneath the Templates node or template folder.
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