Before we move on to how to create a Workflow or Automation, there are a number of key terms that need to be understood.
Workflow. A workflow is the whole system from start to finish. The three examples above are all workflows.
Each workflow is a collection of pages. The flow through a workflow is determined by the score generated by each page.
Page - a page is a collection of inputs or outputs for the user. All inputs & outputs on a page will be displayed to the user at once.
Each input can generate a score and the sum of those scores is the page score.
Header - a header is a piece of text presented to the user in an emphasised style. It is usually used to indicate a change in the group of Inputs & Outputs. A header doesn’t affect the scoring of a page.
Narrative Output - a piece of text presented to the user. Normally an instructive piece e.g Using the RS PRO IM720 light meter, measure the light output 30cm from the front of the lens
Image Output - an Image is presented to the user. Normally an accompaniment to a narrative piece.
User Input - a way of collecting data from the user. The user input accepts data in one of a predetermined format.
These are
| • | Short Text - a line of text can be entered. |
| • | Long Text - many lines of text can be entered |
| • | Number (Whole) - an integer can be entered (no decimal parts) |
| • | Number (Decimal) - a floating number can entered (including decimals) |
| • | Currency - a number formatted to the user’s currency. |
| • | DateTime - a date and time pair |
| • | Image/Photo - an Image or photo. |
| • | Yes/No Option. User input can only be one of two values. |
| • | Picklist - a predetermined selection of answers where the user can choose one response. |
