System-defined data

System-defined data are default global data items (input parameters and relevant data) defined for the workflow engine.

For example, the add user operation defines input parameters to create the user and specify the organization tree level container in which to create them. These data items are available to the entire workflow. Any activities and nodes in the workflow can use them.

System-defined input parameters are predefined for each default operation, and values are set for you before execution of the workflow. However, while we can use JavaScript code to modify these values, we are not allowed to create new input parameters for the entire workflow.

System-defined relevant data can be predefined, and values are set for you before execution of the workflow. We can use JavaScript code to modify these values and we are allowed to create new relevant data for the entire workflow. However, we cannot remove existing system-defined relevant data items or you risk corrupting the default business logic behind the workflow.

Parent topic: Relevant data