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Getting Started with the Workflow Editor
Getting Started with the Workflow Editor
This chapter provides the tasks required to create, test, deploy, run, and view a workflow.
Figure 10-1 presents the process required when working with and managing workflows. The tasks are described in the order in which they must be performed.
Figure 10-1 Flow For Creating, Testing, Deploying, Running, and Viewing a Workflow
1. 
Create a command using Command Builder and preview it. For more information, see Creating or Editing a Command, page 14-6.
2. Define tasks and workflows using the Workflow Editor. For more information, see Chapter 9, "Working with the Cisco ANA Workflow Editor."
3. Set up the command descriptor scripts and add workflow attributes:
a. Copy the command descriptor scripts—Copy the command descriptor scripts that were defined using Command Builder to the Workflow Editor BQL Tasks command template tabs.
b. Edit the command descriptor scripts—Edit the command descriptor scripts that were defined using Command Builder to the Workflow Editor BQL Tasks command template tabs, as required.
c. Add workflow and task attributes—Add workflow and task attributes using the Workflow Editor.
4. Test the workflow locally. For more information, see Testing a Workflow, page 9-19.
5. Deploy the workflow on the gateway. For more information, see Deploying a Workflow Template, page 9-4.
6. Run the workflow using a BQL command. For more information, see Running a Workflow, page 9-22.
7. Manage and view the workflow in Cisco ANA Manage. For more information, see Chapter 11, "Managing Workflows."
8. View workflow results in EventVision. For more information, see Viewing the Workflow History Using Cisco ANA EventVision, page 11-6.
