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# New Transition dialog box

In the New Transition dialog box, create a transition from one state in the lifecycle to another, and specify which roles are allowed to action the object through this transition.

Field | Description
--- | ---
From State | Specify the state from which the transition occurs. Enter the name of a new state or select a state from the list. The name is not case-sensitive. It is stored in uppercase and is displayed with initial caps.
To State | Specify the state to which the transition occurs. Enter the name of a new state or select a state from the list. The name is not case-sensitive. It is stored in uppercase and is displayed with initial caps.
Is a Normal Transition | Select this option to indicate that this is a normal transition.
Keep open | Select this option if you want the dialog box to remain open.

In the Roles section, select the roles for the transition, and specify if you want the roles to be optional and/or pending:

Optional | Allows to action an object to the transition's from state even if there are no users holding that role.
Pending | Adds the object to the user's inbox and sends the user an email notification when the object is actioned to the from state for the transition.

For details, see Roles on lifecycle transitions.

To create a new role, click the Add role button. For details, see Define roles.

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See also:

- Manage transitions

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