Dynamic parallel processing using a multiline container element

Hi All ,
I just wanted to how things work when we use "Dynamic parallel processing" for a decision step . I came across a situation wherein a Rule gets the approving user(s) and the work item should be sent to all those users . After getting an approval from all the users , the workflow should proceed or else it should terminate .
I was just wondering whether "Dynamic parallel processing" will do this job or not . I had also thought of using forks but as the number of approvers are decided at runtime , i dont think it is possible .
Any inputs ?
Edit : We are working on CRM 5.0
Thanks ,
Shounak M.
Message was edited by: Shounak M

Hi Shounak,
Just do as Mike says:
use the multiline element for a subflow.
The subflow consists of your user decision, if someone rejects it, remember it (could be done by updating a small table using a method, or use an event, or what mike suggested, updating appending a table )
In the top flow, after the multiline element step determine if someone rejected it (wait for event, or reading the table).
Kind regards, Rob Dielemans
Message was edited by: Rob Dielemans

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