Set Name (Activity)


  • Purpose: To assign a descriptive name to an activity within the workflow definition. This is primarily for organizational and documentation purposes within the workflow editor.

  • Functionality: The "Set Name" activity is a non-executable activity that allows you to provide a custom name or label to another activity in the workflow. This name is typically used for:
    • Visual Identification: Making it easier to identify and understand the purpose of activities on the workflow canvas, especially in complex workflows.
    • Workflow Documentation: Improving the self-documentation of workflows by providing meaningful names to activities.
    • Activity Labeling in Monitoring/Debugging: Using activity names for better logging and tracing during workflow execution.

  • Use Cases:
    • Improving Workflow Readability: Making workflows easier to understand by providing clear and descriptive names to activities.
    • Workflow Documentation: Adding labels and annotations to workflows to document their logic and purpose.
    • Collaboration and Maintenance: Facilitating collaboration among workflow designers and making workflows easier to maintain over time.