The publication status of each Workflow definition can be displayed.
Fig.: Transition of Publication Status and Management Area
Table: Publication Status of Workflow Definition
| Status | Storage Area | Start Workflow | Description |
| Not Yet Published | Private Area | Yes | The definition is being created or has not been registered with a public area after created, and is invisible to other users. |
| To Be Published | Public Area | The Workflow definition is established and slated to be published on a specific date. | |
| Published | Public Area | Yes | It is currently published (it can be started). |
| Closed | Public Area | It used to be published, but has already been closed. |
Workflow definitions and start templates existing in the public area are under edition control.
Workflow definitions and start templates having the same name form an edition family tree. The family tree is linear and not branched. Workflow definitions and start templates cannot coexist in a single family tree.
Workflow definitions and start templates existing in the private area are not under edition control.