XML forms with approval

Hi All,
We have requirement of designing XML forms with some static contents to be filled by user 1 and send the same info to user 2 for approval. Once user 2 approve/rejects it, user 1 has to know about the action.
Is this requirement is fairly possible using XML forms builder ? how approvers are identified in XML forms to send the information ?
Please share your experiences in this regards. Looking forward to your kind responses.
Regards,
Anil kumar.

Hi Anil
1. Design / build your xml form as per your requirment using XML Form builder.
2. Enable the Approval process for the folder where these .xml files will be stored. (as pointed out by Noel).
3. Enable UWL functionality in the portal so that users can see if they have any items for approval.
4. Once approved, publish the document for other users to read on.
No coding in WD Java is required. You can entirely achieve this via customization and configuration.
Thanks
Deepak

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