23.12.2025
11:13
I would like to propose a UX enhancement for the WEBCON platform: displaying the step name in red whenever inheritance is broken on the step list and also directly on the graphical Workflow diagram, in the same way this visual indicator is already used for step names in the Attribute Matrix. The goal is to improve clarity, consistency, and error prevention during process design and maintenance.
1. UI/UX consistency
Red highlighting is already used to indicate broken inheritance in the Attribute Matrix. Applying the same rule to step names ensures a consistent and predictable user experience.
2. Immediate visibility of non-standard configuration
Broken inheritance represents an intentional deviation from inherited behavior. A red step name makes such deviations instantly visible, especially in complex processes.
3. Reduced risk of configuration errors
Visual indication helps detect unintentionally broken inheritance early, lowering the risk of hidden misconfigurations and unexpected runtime behavior.
4. Improved readability and maintainability of processes
Clear visual markers make process diagrams easier to review, audit, and understand, particularly for large or long-lived workflows.
5. High value with low implementation effort
The visual pattern already exists in the platform, so extending it to step names should require limited effort while providing a noticeable usability improvement.
This change enhances transparency without altering existing logic, making it a small but impactful UX improvement worth considering for future releases.
