Rule engine interface for a visual workflow builder

Details Rule engine interface for a visual workflow builder Rule engine interface for a visual workflow builder

1995-04-18

1998-06-30

Hayes, Gail O.

39520068, G06F 1516

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057746613

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for automatically generating and controlling workflows that include a number of processes uses a workflow server computer and a client computer coupled to the workflow server by a network. The workflow server computer has an object repository and a rule engine. The client computer has a workflow builder structure and a graphical user interface. The workflow builder structure includes a rule builder by which users can interactively construct rules for a workflow.

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