Configuring Status Definitions in Lexicon

Lexicon uses a hierarchy of Status World, Status Definition and Status Value data types to define a Example Workflow.

1. In the Lexicon Dictionary Explorer, right-click on the Dictionary WORLD and select New Status World then enter a name in the Current Element Editor.

   

2. Right-click on the new Status World in the Explorer and select New Status Definition (the user can also create Status Groups to contain Status Definitions). Enter a Name and Description in the Editor

   Note:
   These will typically be similar but the description can include spaces and will be used in the Status Controller if it is set.

   

3. The next step is to define the Controllable element types for this Status Definition. Click on the selection button to show the Select element types form.

   

   

4. Select EQUIPMENT, click Add to list, and then click OK. The user can add other types if the definition is to apply to multiple types of elements.

5. Right-click on the Status Definition in the Explorer and select New Status Value. Enter a Name, Description and Numerical value in the Editor.

   Note
   Numerical value is optional and may be used as a percentage or a simple value.

   

   Note:
   Status Value name uniqueness applies only within the owning Status Definition. So you can use repeat names such as Preliminary and Released in different definitions.

6. Repeat this process to create the rest of the Status Values.

7. Then go to each Status Value and set its Valid transitions. Click on the selection button to show the Select valid status transitions window.

   

   

8. Select the status values that will be valid transitions from this value and click OK.

9. In the drop-down selection for Promote and Demote, select the appropriate values.

   Note:
   Promote and demote are optional and simply denote a main route through the workflow - any valid transitions not marked as promote or demote will still be available in the Status Controller.

   

10. Select the Status Definition again in the Explorer and note its Initial status.

    Note:
    It will be set to the first status value by default but the user can change this if required.

    

    The Status Definition is now complete and ready for use.

11. Right-click on the Status Definition in the Dictionary Explorer and select Graphical View to see a workflow diagram as shown below. Click on any status value in the graphical view to make it current in the Explorer.

    

12. Save work and exit Lexicon.