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Modify an Existing Workflow

Modify a workflow to reflect updated processes, improve clarity, or meet new requirements without starting from scratch.

Changes made to a workflow affect how it is applied to new cases.


When to Modify a Workflow

Modify a workflow when:

  • Steps in your process have changed

  • New data needs to be captured

  • Tasks or fields need to be updated

  • Default follower groups or permissions need to be adjusted

This allows workflows to evolve without affecting active cases.


What Happens When a Workflow Is Updated

When a workflow is modified:

  • Changes apply only to new cases created after the update

  • Existing cases keep their original structure and data

This allows workflows to evolve without affecting active cases.


Modify an Existing Workflow

Step 1: Access the Workflow Builder

  1. Go to the Workflow Builder

  2. Select Modify Workflow

  3. Select the workflow to update

  4. Select Modify Template


Step 2: Update Workflow Components

Each part of the workflow can be updated as needed.

Tasks

Tasks can be updated to reflect changes in your process:

  • Rename tasks

  • Reorder tasks

  • Remove or add tasks

Fields

Fields can be adjusted to improve data capture:

  • Add new fields

  • Update field names or types

  • Remove outdated fields

  • Update field attributes as needed

Default Settings

Default settings control what is applied when a case is created.

These include:

  • Case Stage

  • Case Tags

  • Default Case Name

  • Follower Groups

PDF and Analytics Mapping

Mapping can be updated to reflect changes in data collection:

  • Adjust which PDF fields map to workflow fields

  • Update analytics mappings for reporting


Step 3: Save Workflow

Select Update Workflow to save your changes.


Default Settings Details

Default settings allow values and configuration to be applied automatically when a case is created. These can be reviewed and adjusted during case creation.

Case Stage

Sets a default case stage.

  • A single option is selected from a dropdown

  • The value appears during case creation

  • The stage can be changed before the case is created

Case Tags

Sets default tags for the case.

  • Multiple tags can be selected

  • Tags appear during case creation

  • Tags can be added or removed before the case is created

Default Case Name

Configure a default name for cases created with this workflow. Use merge fields to dynamically populate the name based on case data. The name can be edited at the time of case creation.

The case name can include:

  • Free text

  • Punctuation

  • Merge fields

Example

{{created_date}} | {{unos_id}} - {{age}} - {{sex}} - {{opo}}

Preview

06/11/2026 | ABCD123 - 45 - MALE - NYOD

Default Follower Groups

Default follower groups define who is included in a case and what access they have.

This includes:

  • Selecting teams to be included for each group

  • Controlling which tasks each group can view or edit

  • Managing how updates are shared within a case


Important Tip

Changes to a workflow only apply to new cases.

Existing cases are not updated and will continue to follow the original workflow structure.


Summary

Modifying a workflow allows you to:

  • Keep workflows aligned with current processes

  • Improve how data is captured and organized

  • Adjust access and notifications for new cases

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