14. 
Workflow Glossary¶
14.1. A¶
Ancestor Node¶
Any worker that is connected to and proceeds the current worker.
AutoFit¶
Make the entire workflow viewable on the canvas.
14.2. B¶
Besier Curve¶
Use curved instead of straight lines for worker connections. This is the default setting.
Birds Eye View¶
An elevated/aerial view of the main canvas.
14.3. C¶
Canvas¶
The area where we build, edit and interact with our workflow. This is where we see the workers and worker connections.
Checkpoint¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu where we can set a check point in the workflow to validate if the workflow is performing as desired.
Child Node¶
Any worker that is connected to and succeeds the current worker.
Collector¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu where we can collect data from previous workers. This is great if we want to collect data sooner in the workflow than the end worker.
Comment¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu where we can add a comment at a particular point in the workflow. This is great for when sharing workflows with others to inform them about important workflow details.
Curve I/O¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu for curve specific input and output data. There is great when we are using a lot of curves in a workflow and want to keep it separate from other data for better organization.
14.4. D¶
Dataset I/O¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu for dataset specific input and output data. There is great when we are using a lot of datasets in a workflow and want to keep it separate from other data for better organization.
Decision¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu that can be set up to validate outputs from previous workers and then decide which way to continue the workflow based on the validations.
Decision Hub¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu that is similar to the basic decision worker but can be used to create multiple decision paths.
Dependent Worker¶
Any worker that is necessary for the current worker to execute successfully.
14.5. E¶
Edge Junction¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu used for a stand-in worker for better execution.
Edit Mode¶
Workflow canvas view for editing/building the workflow. Open this mode by creating a new workflow or clicking a workflow’s name on the workflows main page.
END¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu automatically added to new workflows that marks the end of execution. They can be set up to collect Dany data used or computed by the workflow.
Execute, Execution¶
When the workflow performs sequential worker computations from chosen start worker to chosen end worker.
Execution Mode¶
Workflow canvas view for executing the workflow. Open this mode via the play button on the workflows main page. Also called Run Mode.
14.6. F¶
Failed Execution¶
When the workflow can no longer proceed in execution because something went wrong such as missing or unusable data.
14.7. G¶
14.8. H¶
14.9. I¶
Idl Execution¶
When the workflow is paused or not proceeding in execution mode.
Inheritance¶
All workers that proceed the current worker and are necessary for its successful execution.
Input¶
Data, values or specifications uploaded, chosen from sample or manually added needed for a worker to execute successfully.
Input Manipulator¶
Create a mini loop in execution at the chosen worker to achieve an objective. The user can manipulate the inputs in a backward direction in order to achieve the desired result.
14.10. J¶
14.11. K¶
14.13. M¶
14.14. N¶
Newton Curve Viewer¶
Curve Plotting application that links with the Workflows application. It allows us to view and explore curve outputs or inputs.
New Workflow¶
Start creating a workflow from scratch by clicking the blue button at the top right of the workflows main page.
Node¶
A worker that is present as a point in the workflow.
Notification¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu that notifies the user at a certain point in the workflow execution.
14.16. P¶
Polling¶
Check the status of a worker especially as part of a repeated cycle. For example, in a worker execution for simulation submission, we would “poll” to the server to check the current status until all the back-end processing is completed and wait for “status” = “finished”. Once this is received, the execution moves on.
PPT Reporter¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu that generates reports based on workflow data. View input and output data using the PowerPoint builder or the Simlytiks application as well as download the report.
Processing Execution¶
When the workflow is succeeding in execution.
Progress Bar¶
Bar at the top right corner in run mode that shows the status of the workflow execution.
14.17. Q¶
14.18. R¶
Run¶
Another name for execute, when the workflow performs sequential worker computations from chosen start worker to chosen end worker.
Run Mode¶
Workflow canvas view for running the workflow. Open this mode via the play button on the workflows main page. Also called Execution Mode.
14.19. S¶
Select Multiple¶
Choose multiple workers at the same time to bulk edit.
Shapes¶
Operation workers used for organizing, collecting, reporting, steering, starting or ending workflows. These can be found under the Shapes Menu, the diamond symbol on the left-side panel in edit mode.
START¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu automatically added to new workflows that marks the beginning of execution. They are used to hold all input data for the workflow.
Switch¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu which turns execution on/off for the part of the workflow that proceeds it.
14.20. T¶
Template JSON Export¶
Export a workflow JSON file that has the worker/workflow structure without the data.
14.21. U¶
User Interception¶
When users choose, confirm or edit the workflow at a particular point during the execution.
14.22. V¶
Validations¶
Set up specifications for workflow data (generally outputs) to follow a certain criteria. This is generally used for setting up decision workers and for making sure the workflow is executing a certain or desired way.
Value¶
This is where we add actual data for our inputs.
Viewers¶
View any data for the current workflow which includes any inputs or outputs. Find them under the eye icon on the left-side panel in both modes.
Visualization Workers¶
Incorporate a simlytiks visualization for curves or parallel coordinates into the workflow. Find them under the curve icon on the left-side panel in edit mode.
14.23. W¶
Worker Edges¶
The four sides of a worker that can have lines drawn to connect to other workers. START and END only have three edges as they can’t have lines drawn before or after a workflow ends respectively.
Worker Info¶
A worker under the Shapes Menu that can pull up any worker information in the workflow.
Workers List¶
Library of all available workers that can be found under the cog icon on the left-side panel in edit mode.