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What does "workflow" mean?
A Workflow is a system used to automate information flow within an organization. For example, a workflow can define a document validation circuit.
How can I create a workflow?
Open the workflow designer window by selecting the "File / New / New workflow model" menu. The toolbar on the left allows you add serial or parallel activity. Choose one of these two options and click before or after an existing activity. After that, right click on the activity and choose "Edit" to refine it. It's up to you to add, remove or edit task. A task is made of an instruction set and a responsible worker.
What are the workflow terms of use?
A workflow is only applicable on public documents. Anyway, what would be the interest to apply a workflow to a private document which is only visible by its owner...
How can I apply a workflow to a new document?
At creation time, a combo list allows you to choose among the workflow models the one that will be attached to the document (if at least one workflow has been created of course...).
How can I apply a workflow to an existing document?
You have to create new version of the document. Select the document and choose "Actions / Create a new version" in the menu. Then you will have the opportunity to specify the workflow model.