---
title: "Test workflow template version"
slug: "test-workflow-template-version"
description: "Run your Data Entry Workflow in test mode to streamline processes without logging history. Learn how to activate, test, and deactivate templates effectively."
tags: ["Task topic"]
updated: 2026-07-08T07:54:22Z
published: 2026-07-08T07:54:22Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/test-workflow-template-version"
---

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# Test workflow template version

You can run a data entry workflow template version in test mode. If you do so, no history is logged when you initiate a data entry workflow based on the workflow template.

If you have started a data entry workflow in test-mode:

- The workflow dialog is opened with the first step of the workflow. So, you do not need to navigate to the form as defined in the dynamic menu form setup.
- When you complete a step:
  - The entered data is stored in a staging table.
  - Automatically the next step is opened on the workflow dialog.
- When you finish the data entry workflow, the entered data is saved in the target tables. Therefore, you are advised not to use the test-mode in your production environment.
- When you have finished testing, you can deactivate the workflow template version. Based on your test results, you can make changes to the version.

### Steps

1. Go to **Data entry workflow** > **Design** > **Data entry workflow templates**.
2. In the list, click the link of the desired data entry workflow template.
3. Sub-task: Activate workflow template in test mode.
  1. On the **Action Pane**, click **Versions**.
  2. Click **Activate**.
  3. Select **Yes** in the **Test mode** field.
  4. Click **OK**.
4. Sub-task: Run workflow in test mode.
  1. On the **Action Pane**, click **Versions**.
  2. Click **Test version**.
  3. For data entry steps, fill in the fields and do the desired action. For example, click **Complete**.
  4. For approval steps, do the desired action. For example, click **Approve**.
5. Sub-task: Deactivate workflow template.
  1. On the **Action Pane**, click **Versions**.
  2. Click **Deactivate**.
  3. Click **OK**.