Purpose
The 'user message' activity can be configured to send a message to a particular user (or list of users) as part of a workflow. The message will appear as a pop-up at the bottom right of the users screen (if they are logged in) and also added to the 'Notification Tray' in the top right menu bar.
As an example, a 'User Message' activity can be used to inform the user that a new record has been created as a result of the workflow run.
A 'create link' activity can be used prior to the 'user message' activity to embed a link to the user message that is displayed to the user. As an example, a user message can be used to inform the user that a new record is created and include a link to that record.
Configuration
The 'User Message' activity can be used to send to a list of people or an individual one. Depending on whether sending to a list or individual, the following settings must be configured:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Sent To | Whether this message intended for 'Specified Person', 'List of People' or 'Workflow Initiator' |
Person (Note: this field only appears when 'Send To' field is set to 'Specified Person') | The person who will receive this message |
Recipient List (Note: this field only appears when 'Send To' field is set to 'List of People') | A list people who will receive this message |
| Message Text | The actual message to be displayed to user. It could be set with specified with fixed message, or referring to an expression by calculation, parameter or a record. |
Parameters created
Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [Activity Name].Sent Message | Record | The message sent out by the User Message activity |