Process Template Key Concepts
Before you start modifying a process template, there are five key concepts that you should understand. The root XML file has four sections you can customize. Additionally, tasks and dependencies can be customized.
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Root XML Files
Describes the root XML file, ProcessTemplate.xml, and gives XML examples of how to complete the four sections needed for process template customization: Name, Description, Plugins, and Task Groups.Tasks
Describes the roles of tasks and the elements in a task, and gives an XML example of how to specify work for a task to finish.Dependencies
Describes the dependencies of tasks and task group, and gives XML examples of how to specify dependencies. Also lists Process Template Plug-in dependencies.Template Version File
Describes the process template version file that contains a GUID uniquely identifying the process template. Also explains how to update the corresponding version file when customizing a process template.
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Concepts
Process Template Customization Plan