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Execution

Executions are the specific operations performed when a rule is evaluated as matching. These operations are processed in a specified order to ensure the correct sequence of actions. Executions are the concrete tasks that carry out the workflow’s intent.

Execution attributes

AttributeDescription
Execution NameA descriptive name for the execution.
DescriptionA brief explanation of the execution's purpose.
Execution TypeThe type of execution to be performed.
ResourceThe object or entity to which the execution applies.

Execution types

Executions can be classified into various types based on the nature of the operation they perform. Each type has specific attributes and behaviors that determine how the execution is processed.

Examples

We would like to illustrate the concept of executions with a few examples:

Update certificate owner:

  • Execution Name: Update owner to John Doe
  • Description: This execution updates the owner of a certificate to "John Doe"
  • Execution Type: Set Field
  • Resource: Certificate
  • Execution Items: Property 'Owner' to 'John Doe'

Update custom attribute value:

  • Execution Name: Update custom attribute Category to To check
  • Description: This execution updates the value of a custom attribute "Category" to "To check"
  • Execution Type: Set Field
  • Resource: Certificate
  • Execution Items: Custom attribute 'Category' to 'To check'