To Define a Workflow

1. In the Infrastructure Administrator, do one of the following:
   • Click Enterprise and connect to the enterprise industry model. Open a project.
   • Click File and open an industry model drawing or template.
2. Select the Industry Model node.
3. Click Industry Model menu > Workflows.

   The Workflow property pane shows a tree view of the defined workflows.

4. In the Workflow explorer, select the root node and click Create.
5. To create a workflow category (recommended), enter the category name, such as Acquisition Workflows.
6. Leave the script code property empty, but enter a name and caption.
7. Select the new category and click Create again.
8. Enter a name for the workflow, such as Network Point Acquisition.
9. In the workflow explorer, select the new workflow. In the right pane, enter the workflow properties.

   Caption	The caption is displayed in the Industry Model explorer tree. Define a caption that describes the function clearly.
   Picture	Specifies an icon for the explorer tree. Click to select a picture. The file has to be either in the <AutoCAD Map 3D>\pics\Explorer folder or an <AutoCAD Map 3D>\pics sub-folder. Examples: IconWorkflow.ico: <AutoCAD Map 3D>\pics\Explorer\ \Dialog\WFStep.jpg: <AutoCAD Map 3D>\pics\Dialog\
   Target Application	Specifies the application that the workflow definition is designed for. Use this option to mark workflows that have been created especially for the Infrastructure Application Extension or in AutoCAD Map 3D. Depending on this option, the workflow will be available in the AutoCAD Map 3D or Infrastructure Application Extension Industry Model explorer.
   Script Code	Specifies the script code. Complete the skeleton in the script code window. You can use VB .NET and the API. Enter “Me.” to view valid expressions.
   Validate	Checks the syntax.