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Notification node properties (Designer)

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The Notification node is used to send notifications at a specific point informing team members of an action, event, or status in a workflow.

Note: To add the value of a promoted field to the message text,  use the following syntax in the message property:

[Promoted Field Name]

Property

Description

Description

A description of the task/assignment. This usually does not apply to the Notification node.

EmailFormattingType

Type of notification that goes out when the task is assigned. Possible values are:

  • HTML — the email notification is sent in HTML format.
  • HTML and Text — the email notification is sent in both HTML and text format, and the mobile device automatically determines which view (text or HTML) to display.
  • Text — the email notification is sent in text format.

NOTE: in order to support as many devices as possible, there are two email options that specifically address mobile devices, HTML/Text or Text. Some devices fully support HTML/text emails, rendering the correct view of the notification, while other devices do not. The Text option should be used for devices that do not support HTML/Text email. Run a few test with your workflow and mobile device(s) to determine which option is best for your users.

FormView

The name of the form view to use in the case where a form is attached to the email.

IncludeHistoryIn Notification

Toggles the appending of workflow history associated with the form or document.

IncludeItemLinkIn Notification

Toggles the inclusion/exclusion of a hypertext link in the task notification, directing the assignee to the form or document pertaining to the task (see ItemLink Text).

IncludeMainPageLinkIn Notification

Toggles the inclusion/exclusion of a hypertext link in the task notification, directing the assignee to the Winshuttle Workflow site where the task originated (see MainPageLinkText).

ItemLinkText

Hypertext link directing the assignee to the form or document pertaining to the task.

MainPageLinkText

Hypertext link directing the assignee to the Winshuttle Workflow site where the task originated.

Message

The message in the notification.

NOTE: HTML code can be used to format the email notification.

Name

The name of task/assignment. This usually does not apply to the Notification node.

OverrideSendDelay

The name of the SharePoint column that should be used to set the send delay of the email.

SendDelay

Time (in days or hours) to wait until sending out the notification.

SetValues

Allows you to set a value in a form field or SharePoint list item, after the task has been completed.

Swimlane

The swimlane assigned to the task.

Type

Read-only type of the node.