A local flow action permits users at runtime to update, but not complete, an assignment. Like connector flow actions, local flow actions are referenced inside an assignment task in a flow.

At runtime, users can select local flow actions to update assignment or work object properties, change the assignee, and so on but do not complete the assignment. If a service level rule is associated with the assignment, the service level continues to run.

Local flow actions always are optional. Users may perform none, one, or multiple local flow actions, or repeat a local flow action multiple times.

On the Action tab of the Flow Action form, you can mark a flow action rule as local, or connector, or both. On the Design tab of the Flow form, you can list local flow actions that are to be available at every assignment in the flow.

On most standard work object forms, local flow actions appear below a horizontal line in the Take Action selection box.

In this example, Transfer to Workbasket is a local flow action. Reject this work is a connector flow action.

Flow actions of the other type, known as connector flow actions, appear above the horizontal line. Unlike connector flow actions, local flow actions are not visible on the Visio diagram of the flow rule. They are recorded in Assignment Properties panel.

This example shows the default presentation of connector actions and local actions. Alternatively, users can choose and complete a local action (that requires no other inputs) by clicking a single button, such as Approve or Cancel. Or, an application can present a local action in a pop-up modal window, defined by the Local Action button type.

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	About Flow Action rules Flow Action form — Completing the Security tab Flow form — Editing in Visio — Assignment tasks Harness, Section and Flow Action forms — Adding a Button control
	Atlas — Standard flow action rules (Local)

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