Oracle Workflow and mapping input parameters

Hello all,
I am trying to create a process flow in OWB that will be able to pass input parameters into each of my mappings. Each mapping contains 2 inputs, a start time and an end time.
Does OWB's process flows allow for this or is there another approach that i should take in creating a workflow for these mappings?
I am currently using 11gR2(11.2.0.1) and OWF v. 2.6.4.
Thanks in advanced for any and all help,
Randy

Hi Randy,
Open the process flow editor. In the structure window (menu view->structure), select the mapping activity and expand it to see its parameters. If you select a parameter, you can set its value or bind it to a variable in the property window.
In the structure window you can also add process flow parameters to the start activity or define process flow variables.
Regards,
Carsten.

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