In Workflow Studio, we use binding to pass data from one activity to another. Binding can be achieved in two ways: one way is to use the Binding Mapper, and the other is by writing custom C# code in the activities.
Bindings allow you to drag and drop properties from one activity to another using a built-in property mapper or binding mapper. Bindings are bi-directional.
In order to demonstrate how binding works I will create a Workflow and will put one Lookup control and one Form on it. My lookup control will display the list of people in EmpowerID and based on the selected record from the lookup control I will pass that user information on to my Form and my Form will display the selected user information.
Our focus during this demonstration will be on understanding how Binding works in Workflow Studio, rather than delving into the creation of Forms and Lookup Controls. If you're interested in learning about the creation of lookup controls, please refer to the previous topic. Similarly, if you're keen on exploring Forms, you can proceed to our upcoming topic dedicated to Forms.
Let's consider a Workflow where we incorporate a single-select lookup control, allowing the selection of only one record at a time. Additionally, there is a form within the workflow, featuring several common fields. Below, you'll find images showing how the lookup control and form appear in both Workflow Studio and EmpowerID Web UI for your reference.
