A workflow transition represents the progression of a file or process from one state to another.
Each transition has a name, such as "Submit for Approval" and "Request Change". Transitions can trigger other actions to happen, such as emailing team members or running a program.
In the workflow editor, a workflow transition is shown as a label in the middle of an arrow that starts at the source state and ends at the destination state.
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The color of the arrow and label, and the icon to the left of the label, differentiate the transitions:
![workflow_editor_normal_transition](axf1450377422638.image) |
Normal - A file changes state when one user runs the transition. |
![workflow_editor_automatic_transition](aer1450377423169.image) |
Automatic - The workflow design automatically moves files to another state without requiring user action. This transition is available in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only. |
![workflow_editor_parallel_transition](pkk1450377423716.image) |
Parallel - A specific number of users must approve the transition before the file changes state. This transition is available in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only. |
Icons to the right of the transition name indicate:
![workflow_transition_notification](pda1450377424248.image) |
The transition includes notifications. |
![workflow_transition_authenticate](lpq1450377424779.image) |
Authentication is required for users who run the transition. |