Creating and Modifying Workflow Notifications

In this example, you will create a notification that sends an email to the operator whenever any workflow needs intervention.
  1. Log in to TotalFlow Production Manager as an operator or an administrator.
  2. In the menu bar, click Operations.
  3. Open the Workflows tab, click Settings the settings icon, and then Notifications....

    You see the Workflow notifications dialog.

  4. Click New.
    You see the Add Notification dialog:
    Create workflow notification dialog
  5. Edit the Name field.
  6. In the Type list, select Job has entered activity (x)

    The dialog changes to look like this:

    Create new workflow notification dialog
  7. In the Recipient (comma separation) field, type the email address or addresses you want the notification sent to.
    Separate the email addresses with commas.
  8. Under Apply to field, select AnyPrinter.
  9. Under Send notification when job has entered activity select the Print activity.
  10. Click OK.
    You have created the first workflow notification.
  11. To modify your notification, follow the steps 1–3 above to open the Notifications... dialog.
  12. Select the notification you created and click Edit.

    You see the Edit Notification dialog:

    Manage workflow notifications dialog

  13. Edit the fields according to your needs.
  14. Click OK to save the changes.

Related information:

Creating Notifications
Parent topic: Creating and Modifying Email Notifications