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When data is imported to the workflow table, the content is not validated, only the correct number of columns and types are checked. If validation errors occur during the import, the user is asked whether the import should be aborted or continued (that is, importing with errors). Aborting an import results in restoration/rollback to the previous table.
How Workflow Validation Works
When you click the (Validate) button, the workflow configuration validation is started. The validation is done in two steps:
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How to tell when the workflow is valid or invalid
There is a label at the top of the workflow template, to the right of the workflow template name, that indicates if the workflow configuration is valid or invalid.
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