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Configure Workflow Transitions

This article gives step-by-step instructions on configuring workflow transitions to determine which phase a workflow card will move to.

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For background on workflows, see Kanban Workflow Engine - An Introduction

Introduction

Transitions are the rules that guide cards from one phase to the next, automating the workflow based on conditions. 

By establishing transition rules, you determine when and where to move cards based on actions or conditions met.

Note: Users require the Workflow Administrator or Local Workflow Administrator permissions to configure workflow transitions.

Configure a Workflow Transition 

To configure workflow transitions, follow the below steps:

  1. Open the relevant Workflow.
  2. Click on the phase title to edit it.
  3. Click the Transitions section.

Configure a Simple Transition

  1. Select the Simple radio button.
  2. Select the appropriate radio buttons to determine which phase a workflow card should move to for each default transition you are presented with. For example, if the card is rejected, it could be moved to the workflow end.
  3. Click Update to save your changes.

Configure a Conditional Transition

Conditional transitions allow you to dynamically route cards through different phases of a workflow based on predefined conditions. This ensures that each card follows the appropriate approval path according to its specific attributes.

For example, in a Review Phase within a contract approval workflow, all approved cards that have an annual value exceeding $1M could be moved to a CEO Review phase, while cards that have an annual value less than $1M could be moved straight to the final approved stage.

Date-Based Transitions & Approvals

You can use date-based custom fields and expiry-based file fields to trigger transitions, visibility, approvals, and ownership in workflows.

What this unlocks:

  • Renewal workflows that escalate before expiry

  • Auto-routing based on milestone or review dates

  • Ownership reassignment triggered by dates

  • Conditional visibility tied to time-sensitive logic

How it works:

transition-example

  • Condition
    The sequence number of the rule being applied. Each condition is evaluated and executed in sequence.

    • The rules (if multiple) are run in sequence (e.g. Rule 1, THEN Rule 2, THEN Rule 3...)

  • Field
    The specific data field being monitored. This could be a standard or custom field, such as Contract Details / End Date.

  • Operator
    The logic applied to the field. This defines how the system evaluates the field against a value. Examples include:

    • occurs in

    • less than or equal to

    • after

  • Data
    The reference value used by the operator to trigger the rule. In the example, 30 days means the transition will occur when the End Date is exactly 30 days away.

Example Rule:

Trigger a transition when the Contract End Date is exactly 30 days away.

This rule will execute first, then continue down the list if additional conditions are set.

Tip:

Combine multiple conditions to control the timing, logic, and visibility of rules across your workflows, especially helpful for renewal escalations and lifecycle automation.

To configure conditional transitions:

  1. Select the Conditional radio button.
  2. Click Add Transition.
  3. Enter a name, then click Create.
  4. Click Add to create a condition.
  5. Select the required values from the dropdown lists. For example:
    1. Field = Card Approval Status
    2. Operator = equal to
    3. Data = Approved
  6. Click Create.
  7. Repeat steps 4-6 to continue adding conditions. For example, you could now add a condition for Field = Contract Value, Operator = greater than, and Data = 1M. 
  8. Click the Pencil Icon next to Transition to Phase, and select what phase the card will be routed to when the conditions are met, then click Save.
  9. Click the Pencil Icon next to Transition Status and select Live, then click Update.

Note: Transition rules can only be combined using the AND operator, meaning that all specified conditions must be met for the transition to occur.