How to Make Fields Optional in YAWL

This video explains how to make input fields optional in YAWL forms using extended attributes. It walks through a simple example to show how optional fields behave differently from mandatory ones during form submission. Viewers learn how to configure this setting and visually identify optional fields by their background color.

This tutorial is part of the playlist Learn how to automate business processes with YAWL (ADVANCED)

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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Sample specification demo
01:07 Extended attribute optional in the editor
01:43 Effect of optional on the completion
02:08 Conclusion

#YAWL #FormDesign #WorkflowAutomation #OptionalFields #ExtendedAttributes

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0:40 This tutorial was made with YAWL V4. In YAWL V5, the forms have changed completely. Nevertheless, the mechanism is still applicable. If you want me to make a similar video with the new version, let me know.