Create a State definition

These State definitions for the work order example specifies what process to use and what actions are allowed when a user opens, closes, or views a work order record.

To create a State definition for open, follow these steps:

1. From the System Navigator, click Tailoring > Document Engine > States to open the State Definition form.

2. Enter the following information:

   Field	Value
   State	EXWorkOrder.open
   Display Screen	EXWorkOrder.open
   Initialization Process	EXWorkOrder.open.initial
   Format	$L.format
   Input Condition	true

3. Click ADD.

To create a State definition for close, follow these steps:

1. From the System Navigator, click Tailoring > Document Engine > States to open the State Definition form.

2. Enter the following information:

   Field	Value
   State	EXWorkOrder.close
   Display Screen	EXWorkOrder.close
   Initialization Process	EXWorkOrder.close.initial
   Format	$L.format
   Input Condition	true

3. Click ADD.

To create a State definition for view, follow these steps:

1. From the System Navigator, click Tailoring > Document Engine > States to open the State Definition form.

2. Enter the following information:

   Field	Value
   State	EXWorkOrder.view
   Display Screen	EXWorkOrder.view
   Initialization Process	EXWorkOrder.view.initial
   Format	$L.format
   Input Condition	true

3. Click ADD.

To create a State definition for search, follow these steps:

1. From the System Navigator, click Tailoring > Document Engine > States to open the State Definition form.

2. Enter the following information:

   Field	Value
   State	EXWorkOrder.search
   Display Screen	db.search
   Initialization Process	EXWorkOrder.view.search
   Format	$L.format
   Input Condition	true

3. Click OK.