3.2.1 Procedure for adding steps

You can add processing to a flow by adding steps. A step is a plug-in that the user has dropped into a flow.

The following limits apply to the number of steps you can add:

• Maximum number of steps in one service template: 320

• Maximum number of steps at a given hierarchical level: 80

If the service template editing view is not displayed:

1. In the Life Cycle of a Service Template area of the Service Template Editor Home view, click Edit.

2. In the Service Template List window, select a service template and then click Edit.

To add a step:

1. In the Plug-in view on the left side of the service template editing view, select the plug-in you want to add as a step.

   You can use any type of plug-in (basic plug-ins, development plug-ins, and release plug-ins) as steps.

2. Drag the plug-in you selected to the Flow view.

   Create Step dialog box appears.

3. Enter the definition information for the step in the Create Step dialog box, and then click OK.

   You must enter values in the ID and Name fields. Other information and property mapping can be set at a later stage.

   The step is added to the Flow view.

Related topics

• 3.2.3 Settings in step definition information

• 4.1.2 Overview of basic plug-ins, release plug-ins, and development plug-ins

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