Start Pathway Node in Pathways

From FojiSoft Docs

The Start Pathway node enables workflows to trigger and execute another pathway instance. It is designed to modularize workflows, allowing a primary pathway to delegate specific tasks or processes to other pathways for improved organization and reusability.

Node Properties

1. Name

  • Description: A unique identifier for the Start Pathway node.
  • Usage: Provide a descriptive name indicating the purpose of the pathway being triggered (e.g., "Start Claim Processing" or "Initiate Invoice Generation").
  • Example: If this node starts a pathway for generating invoices, the name might be "Start Invoice Workflow."

2. Pathway

  • Description: Specifies the pathway to be executed by this node.
  • Options: Displays a dropdown list of available pathways in the system.
  • Usage: Select the desired pathway to trigger.
    • Example: If triggering a sub-pathway for claim validation, select the corresponding "Claim Validation Pathway."
  • Dependency: Ensure the selected pathway is active and configured properly before linking it in the node.

How It Works

  1. Trigger:
    • This node is executed when it is reached in the primary workflow.
  2. Pathway Execution:
    • The selected pathway starts as a separate instance.
    • Input variables, if required by the triggered pathway, should be passed from the parent workflow.
  3. Output:
    • The triggered pathway completes its execution and optionally returns results to the main pathway (if configured to do so).

Use Case Examples

1. Modular Claim Processing

  • Scenario: A primary workflow manages insurance claims and uses a separate pathway for detailed claim validation.
  • Setup:
    • Name: "Start Claim Validation"
    • Pathway: "Claim Validation Pathway"
  • Outcome: The primary pathway delegates claim validation to a specialized sub-pathway, simplifying the overall process.

2. Invoice Generation

  • Scenario: A customer onboarding workflow includes a step to generate an invoice.
  • Setup:
    • Name: "Start Invoice Generation"
    • Pathway: "Invoice Generation Pathway"
  • Outcome: The invoice pathway generates and sends invoices while the parent workflow continues to handle other onboarding steps.

Best Practices

  1. Name Pathways Clearly:
    • Use descriptive names for both the node and the pathways to make workflows easy to understand and manage.
  2. Validate Inputs:
    • Ensure the parent workflow provides all necessary inputs required by the triggered pathway.
  3. Use for Reusability:
    • Create modular pathways for common tasks (e.g., data validation, report generation) and reuse them in multiple workflows.
  4. Monitor Pathway Dependencies:
    • Regularly review and update triggered pathways to avoid issues due to configuration changes.

The Start Pathway node is an essential tool for creating modular, scalable workflows in Pathways, enabling efficient task delegation and improved maintainability.

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