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Every workflow in Wiv begins with an Entry Step, which determines the initialization conditions and execution parameters.

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Types of Entry Steps

The platform provides three distinct entry step options:
  1. Manual Entry
  • Enables on-demand workflow execution
  • Appropriate for processes requiring human oversight and discretion
  • Example: Generating comprehensive analysis reports based on specific requirements
  1. Event-Based Entry
  • Initiates workflows in response to specified cloud environment events
  • Optimized for automated responses to infrastructure changes
  • Example: Responding to CloudTrail events such as EC2 instance provisioning
  1. Scheduled Entry
  • Executes workflows according to defined time intervals
  • Designed for systematic, recurring operations
  • Example: Conducting periodic resource utilization assessments 
**Did you know? 
**You can also trigger a workflow as a **[Sub-Workflow](/platform/workflows/sub-workflows-utilizing-the-flow-control-step)**
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Workflow Configuration

Every new workflow will be created with the initial Entry step. We can define two areas in our automation: 
  • Select and configure our preferred entry type
  • Establish the workflow’s input parameters

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Input Parameter Configuration

Input parameters enable data transmission into your workflow, essential for:
  • Integration with the Opportunities Management interface (Running automations from Cases) 
  • Implementation as a sub-workflow component
  • Dynamic behavior modification based on input values

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Parameter Configuration Process:

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Access the workflow parameters section within the Entry properties

  1. Configure required parameters with appropriate names and data types
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**Technical Note**
To enable the use of a workflow as an automation that runs on selected "Case items" from the Cases page, define a list parameter called **Records.** This allows to run workflows directly from the Cases page on selected case items
Through precise configuration of your entry step and input parameters, you’ll develop sophisticated, adaptable workflows that enhance your FinOps automation framework.