Creating a Delay Task
Delay tasks can be used to stop the workflow for a specified duration. Delay tasks are always automated. The delay can be set to affect the planned or actual time of a task in a workflow.
Delay tasks can be used to stop the workflow for a specified duration. Delay tasks are always automated. The delay can be set to affect the planned or actual time of a task in a workflow.
You can also set the date and time on which the next task in the workflow should be run. When you select this option, a date and time field appears. You can set the date and exact time at which the next task should begin.
Search for the Request Details window, if it is not already on screen.
Select the Update Dependencies explorer option on the Request Details window, or the button from the toolbar. The Task Dependencies window appears with icons for task entity types displayed below the toolbar.
Add the Delay task to the Dependency Diagram. On the dependency diagram, double-click the delay task icon to view the Delay Task Details window.
Complete the common task fields on this task.
Configure the delay settings.
6. Save the details.
| Planned Start | This is the planned start date of the next task in the workflow. Use this parameter if you want to delay the next task based on its planned start date. |
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