Blog, published March 22, 2022 by Justin Hill

Explore Workflow Wonders with HCL Domino Volt 1.0.5 Update

HCL is back with a new version of HCL Volt 1.0.5 and it has a lot of goodies, like some great workflow improvements.

A quick recap of what HCL Volt is:

A powerful citizen developer capability that is easy to learn and use
Let’s business users (and IT) innovate and improve efficiency
Provides a broad array of application possibilities
Leverages existing secure and proven Domino infrastructure
Ability to integrate with Domino and other data.

Domino Volt Workflow:

Move from manual to automated
Gain efficiencies
Improve transparency
Improve engagement and level of service
Integrate into the bigger picture

Here are some examples of Workflow App

Multiple screenshots from GeneriQ software, showing request management and product catalogs. Text includes product details and workflow stages.

Proposal review
Equipment requests
Services request
Quote process
Case management
Registrations
Recruitment

Domino Volt Workflow

Work is done in the form
Involves multiple steps and actors
Flow is the transition between the steps

Diagram showing workflow from "Who initiates?" to "How do we focus them on their part?" with questions on assignment, notification, integration.

When it comes to developing and workflows you do have to overcome some challenges like:

Getting the information to the people involved. What approach do you go with:
Look info up in the Domino Directory
Look info up in some other source
Enter info through a Name Picker
One other question which rises is when do you get the information: up-front or during the flow?
Providing visibility into the workflow

Service requests table with five entries, all "Received." Columns include Request Type, Created By, Created On, and Date Desired.

Domino Volt 1.0.5 comes with a major revamp of the workflow as well as coming with a new visual design.

Workflow diagram with nodes labeled Start, Submit, Level 1, Approve, and Approved. Right panel shows Activity Settings and actions like "Assign Users."

Here are some enhancements which ease the whole getting and using information on the actors easier:

New user experience for assigning users
New user experience for setting user permissions for the assigned stage
Dynamic assignment from value in the form (vs just service)
Domino Directory Services output now includes Alternate Full Name

Workflow diagram interface showing "Activity Settings." Options include "Assign Users" for "Assign Level 1." Background has a flowchart.

Enhancements that make providing visibility into the workflow easier
Submit completion redirect navigation
Data Grid option to use item(s) on page as dynamic filters
Option to show/hide print and delete button from existing records

Data grid interface showing "Workflow Stage" as "Approved" for an iPhone 11. Dropdown and checkbox options visible. Screens are overlaid.

The webinar had some great demos so you can see how the new workflows work.

As HCL has been doing for a while now, they have some plans for the next version as well, workflow branching:

Flowchart with boxes labeled Level 1, Level 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4. Arrows show approval and denial paths. Side menu with conditions.

Other new features that Domino Volt 1.0.5 brought:

Show/hide actions on page in design
Stage based rules
Images in rich text fields
Predictable IDs

Software interface showing rule setup, logo, and text "Try Domino Volt Today with a Free Sandbox Account." Blue "Try Now" button visible.

Here is an overview of all the new features from Domino Volt 1.0.5

Visual workflow design
New user experience for stage properties and roles
New user experience for action properties and activities
New workflow stage visibility user experience
Easier setup of dynamic data grid filters
Add images to rich text fields
Show / hide print and delete buttons
New setting to show / hide action buttons
Stage based rules
Submit redirect navigation
Domino directory service return alternate full name
Predictable IDs

Summary of the changes:

Quantum leap in the products workflow design experience
Many new useful features that support the creation of workflow apps
Examples demoed are all on the Domino Volt Showroom
Start building workflow apps today in Domino Volt 1.0.5

Domino Volt 1.0.5 is offering an improved way to manage and create your application workflow and we are sure you’ll be pleased with the changes HCL has brought. Let’s talk more about what low code development solution is better for your company.

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