Introduction to ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic)

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The Introduction to ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic) training is a two-day course focused on the ArcGIS for Workflow Manager extension. Students will learn how to use and implement ArcGIS Workflow Manager. ArcGIS Workflow Manager is a scalable enterprise workflow management system that automates and simplifies many aspects of performing and managing repeatable GIS and non-GIS work within an organization. You can learn more about the class in our Training Catalog here.

Online resources:

      ArcGIS Workflow Manager - ArcGIS Workflow Manager Product Overview

     Installing ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic)

      Workflow Manager (Classic) deployment - System Deployment

      Workflow Manager (Classic) online help - Desktop / Pro / Server 

Pro Tutorial - Get started with Workflow Manager (Classic)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation 

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      Github workflow manager samples

Advanced Properties location:

      C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\WMX\Desktop<10.#>\Bin

How to restore the default layout of the ArcGIS Workflow Manager application:

1. Open file explorer and browse to: C:\Users\<your user name>\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\WMX\<10.#>\
2. Delete the jtxuiconfig.xml file.
3. Open ArcGIS Workflow Manager application and tabs appear in default locations.

What's next? ArcGIS Workflow Manager for Enterprise:

New video - 10.8.1 Workflow Manager Enterprise Deployment (Service-Driven)

Suggested instructions for designing workflows:

• List tasks to be done
• List people/resources available
• Find who is responsible for each task & assign
• Whiteboard the tasks in order with arrows depicting flows
• Create workflow diagram to visualize & share
  • Update from shared feedback if necessary, share again and repeat this update cycle until approved
• Create WMX repository
  • Create users, groups and assign privileges
  • Create your steps
  • Create new workflow with steps connected with paths
    • Assign user/group in paths
  • Create new Job Type
    • Choose workflow for the new Job Type
    • Assign job type defaults:
      • Maps
      • Assigned To: User/group
      • Date
      • Workspace
      • Naming
      • Extended Properties
  • Create a job for testing
    • Test job
  • Update if necessary, retest and repeat this update cycle until approved
• Train everyone on the new Job Type/Workflow
• Deploy the new workflow to Production