What is the Launch Console?
The Launch Console is a window into what is happening behind the scene when a Wrkflow is launched. By default, it will display basic information on the start and the end of the launch, and any error that may occur during run time. Additionally, the Wrkflow designer (the creator of the Wrkflow) can decide to provide any number of additional information to the Launch Console as desired. The Wrkflow designers have the freedom to use the Launch Console however they want and showcase the work that is being performed by the Wrkflow. The Launch Console is also a valuable tool to test a Wrkflow during its design phase. |
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In this article, we will provide guidelines on how to use the Launch Console and its Wrkflow Progress display when designing or editing a Wrkflow.
Why Do We Need the Launch Console?
Showing Launch Progress
When a Wrkflow is launched, the Wrk Actions within the Wrkflow are executed and actions are performed accordingly (to learn more about launch execution, click here). However in most cases, the action being performed is not visible on the Wrk Platform even if there could be a million things happening in the background. Depending on the Wrk Actions, those actions could be visible in 3rd party systems such as when a new contact is added to Salesforce, or actions could also be completely invisible. With the Launch Console, those actions performed by the Wrk Actions can be shown on the platform. | 
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Consuming Wrkflow Outcome
Depending on the Wrkflow, you may want the result of the Wrkflow to be accessible when the launch is completed. For example, if a Wrkflow is meant to generate a file - the Launch Console can be used to provide the generated file for download.
The outcome of a Wrkflow can be a message, a link to the result or a file. The outcome of the Wrkflow can be consumed by other means such as sending the result by email, SMS, etc. The use of the Launch Console can be used in combination with other means. It is up to the Wrkflow designer to best showcase the result of their Wrkflow. In general, it is recommended to always provide the result of a Wrkflow in the Launch Console whenever possible.
Wrkflow that does not have results to showcase may not need to use the Launch Console for this purpose, and will only make use of the Launch Console to show progress. For example, a Wrkflow that moves data from one system to another only needs to provide progress and information on the data that is moved, but will have no result to showcase.
Debugging Wrkflow and Monitoring Errors
An error can occur during a launch whether it is caused by an external factor such as a 3rd party system being inaccessible or there is a misconfiguration in the Wrkflow. The Launch Console is vital to see the content of the errors and determining how to resolve them.
Launch errors are always shown in the Launch Console by default. The Wrkflow Designer does not need to take any additional step to show errors. However the Launch Console can be used to provide information during execution that can help find the cause of the errors.
For guidelines & best practices on the use of the Launch Console, click here.
For a step by step guide to build a Wrkflow with the use of the Launch Console, click here.