A workflow automates a set of activities.
To run a workflow
If the workflow you want is not in the list, click Open Workflow From File at the bottom of the list.
For example, the Overlay workflow requires you to specify the data store to connect to.
If the workflow requires parameters for any of its activities, it displays a prompt.
The workflow performs the activities in its definition and displays the result.
For example, the built-in Overlay workflow connects to the specified data stores, performs the overlay, and displays the resulting layers in your map. The overlay itself is saved to the specified SDF file. AutoCAD Map 3D toolset Connects to that SDF file and adds a Display Manager layer for it. The connections appear in Map Explorer and in the Data Connect window.
If the workflow fails, an error message displays. Open the Workflow Designer to find the error. The activity that failed displays a red X or an exclamation mark.