Automatic Decision

The Automatic Decision Step allows you to define branching paths by using conditions to determine which steps should go next.

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Most properties and parameters can be mapped using the following options:

Static Values: This includes Static Text, Date/Time, and True/False. Values for these should be manually defined.
Container or Step Export Parameter: Select a Container or an Output Parameter from previous Steps as the value.
Datasource Field: Select a field from SuccessFactors to use as the value.

Step Properties

Name	The name of the Step as it appears in the Workflow Editor. By default, this is set as Automatic Decision.
Description	A short description of the Step. By default, this is set as "Step that can have multiple branches. Flow is controlled by conditions set for each branch."
Decisions	Enter a name for the branches and set conditions for each branch. New branches can be added by selecting the Automatic Decision Step and adding another step.

Input Parameters

Catalog Key

The key ID used when running this Step.

Output Parameters

Output Parameters are the outputs produced by a Step, and can be used as variables for defining other Steps. Each Output Parameter contains the following information:

Parameter Name	The name of the Output Parameter.
Parameter Description	A short description of the Output Parameter. This is what appears when selecting values from a Container or Step Export Parameter.
Mandatory	If enabled, the Output Parameter will be set as required.

Error Handling

The Error Handling tab allows you to define the actions to be executed when an error occurs in this Step.

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Learn more about Error Handlers.

Step Delay

The Step Delay tab allows you to set a specific time for the Step to execute.

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Learn more about Scheduler.