Writable Data Objects

Overview

Writable data objects provide two way data access where records can be selected, added, edited or even deleted from a data connection.

There are two core techniques when maintaining records within a writable data object.

• In the background upon the submission of a workflow transition or the completion of an entire workflow. Usually this technique occurs without the end user knowing a data connection exists at all.
• During an in progress form where the user indicates they wish to add edit or delete an existing record and a targeted user interface, known as a data modal is displayed to the user.
  The correct technique will depend on the business process. If the form collects the data to create or add or edit a record, the background submission technique is appropriate. Whereas if the record needs to be selecting during a form users will need the ability to add/edit records on an ad-hoc basis. Often the techniques are used in conjunction with each other. For example 'Form A' might create a client record that are available for selection and maintenance in form B. As depicted in the screen shots below.

The sub-articles for maintaining writable data using the techniques above.