utility shape

A Utility shape represented by the shape in Process Modeler flow diagram references an activity that updates a work item, but does not require user interaction and input. Your system includes standard activities for utility shapes, and you can create additional ones. In the Process Modeler shape, a gear icon conveys the shape type.

Each utility shape references an activity with a type of Utility.

A Utility activity can use the TaskStatus-Set method to return a text result to the flow.

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