Set a workflow task to expire

You can set an expiration date and/or time for workflow tasks when a workflow is running.

Prerequisites
Add a resource to the workflow model

Procedure

  1. In the navigator, click Workflow > Workflows.
  2. In the resource type list, select a resource.
  3. In the Displays panel, click Workflow Management > Workflow Editor.
  4. Click the Workflow Editor tab.
  5. From the workflow configuration panel, click the Task Details tab.
  6. From the Expiration Type drop-down list, select:
    • Relative to set a countdown
    • Absolute to set an exact expiry time
  7. For a relative expiration:
    1. In the Duration field, set the number of days, hours, minutes, or seconds until the expiration.
    2. To set a conditional event, select the Condition Event check box.
    3. Click Configure Event.
  8. For an absolute expiration:
    1. In the Duration field, enter a date and time.
    2. Click OK.
  9. If required, create an expression or perform a bind to set parameter values.
  10. Click Save.