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Workflow Input field

In most cases it is used to enter free-form text, although it can be used to save HTTP links, date data, or refer to the application folder (as an internal link to this folder).

Attribute Description Required
label The text is shown as a label in the user interface. true
name Unique field identifier.
Two fields can’t have the same name in the same task definition. The name must be unique.
true
type Value type. Allowed types:
- text.
- date.
- link.
- folder.
- password.
true
value Can specify a default value for this component.
There’s a particular case for date types. Data is stored in the format “yyyyMMddHHmmss”; take care of it when you’re using the OpenKM API.
false
width The width of the HTML element.
In the case of KCenter, the UI must use width values based on %, for example:
- width=“50%” will work
- width=“100px” will be ignored in the KCenter UI.
false
description General description. false
data When present, it is an identifier used to load data.
For example, to dynamically load the Input value.
readonly The field cannot be modified in the user interface. By default, the value is “false”. false
timeFormat When the input type is a date, we can specify whether we want to be able to see and modify hours and minutes. Allowed values:
- hm
- h
- none
false

Child elements:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE workflow-form PUBLIC "-//OpenKM//DTD Workflow Form 1.0//EN"
"https://www.openkm.com/dtd/workflow-form-1.0.dtd">
<workflow-form>
<input label="Input label" name="input" />
</workflow-form>