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Sub workflow triggered by field value chosen

Hello,

We have a simple checklist created and I've been asked if we can have a Yes/No field added and if the user chooses Yes, it kicks off a sub workflow (checklist) that then sends a notification to the relevant people this new sub workflow needs their attention.

I know sub workflows are possible but can they be "activated" only if a particular value is chosen in a particular field?

Thanks,

Mike

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    The workflow gets assigned to the project.  Is the intent for this project to be in a different project.  If the Yes/No field is checked on the submit / first state, it can set the project to the project with the sub-workflow.  Or is this more of a subtask that is being created as is suggested by Vickie's response?

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    The workflow gets assigned to the project.  Is the intent for this project to be in a different project.  If the Yes/No field is checked on the submit / first state, it can set the project to the project with the sub-workflow.  Or is this more of a subtask that is being created as is suggested by Vickie's response?

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    Vicki and David,

    Thanks very much for taking the time.  I got tied up with other things for a bit but now I am back at this.

    The existing workflow is actually just a checklist with a list of tasks.  Each task has a drop down with two options: NA and Complete.  Somewhere in there they want to add a Yes/No question and if the answer is Yes, that will kick off a new workflow which would be just another checklist.  A No answer will do nothing and the existing checklist will continue normally.

    This question needs to be a required field so we make the user answer it.

    I'm wondering if it's possible to have these additional questions included in the original checklist but hidden.  If the user answers the question Yes, then the additional questions become visible?  Just trying to think of some options.

    In the meantime I think I will look into the "decision" option.  I'm sure I'll be back on here with more questions!

    Thanks,

    Mike