Microsoft released SharePoint Designer as a free download on April 2, 2009. One of the most powerful features of SharePoint Designer is the ability for non-programmers to easily create business tailored workflows to improve their business process management.
In issue 4 of Understanding SharePoint Journal, you will learn how to create workflows in SharePoint Designer.
This eBook, spanning 100 pages, covers the following aspects of SharePoint Designer workflow development:
Workflow in a NutShell SharePoint Designer workflow activities Workflow branching Working with variables Loops in SharePoint Designer workflows
Subtopics include:
Assigning tasks to users Customizing workflow forms Workflow lookups Initiation paramteres Receiving email to custom lists