Adding states to state models

Before you add a state to the schema, you must add the state to the state transition matrix, and then create a state transition.

About this task

To add a state to a state transition:

Procedure

  1. Start the Designer.
  2. In the Workspace, expand the Record Types folder, select the record type, expand the States and Actions folder, and double-click State Transition Matrix.
  3. Click Edit > Add State.
  4. In the Add State window, enter a name for the new state and click OK.

Results

The Designer adds the new state as a source state and as a destination state in the row and column headers of the state transition matrix.

What to do next

You must create a state transition (that is, an Action) that defines how this new state is used in your state model. See To create a state transition.

After adding a state to your schema, you must connect it to at least one other state with an action. It is a validation error to define a state that cannot be reached by any actions.

If your schema contains packages that use state types, when you add a state you must map the new state to a state type in your schema. See Mapping state types.

Parent topic: State models and the state transition matrix