# Approval Workflow

Overview of the approval workflow for adjusting diagrams in Designer.

The Diagram Approval Workflow supports a configurable 3-step approval process.

Diagram Approval Process

* To initiate the approval process, press the Submit for Assessment button in the Diagram form.
* Members of the Designer – Design Assessment Group will be notified and the Request Diagram Update button will be visible in the Diagram form.
* The My Approvals module will allow the Designer – Design Assessment Group members to take action e.g. Approve or Reject.
* After receiving the approval of all Designer – Design Assessment Group members, the Designer – Architecture Committee members will be notified.
* The My Approvals module will allow the Designer – Architecture Committee members to take action.
* After the final approval the diagram content will be read-only and can't be overwritten.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Create a clone of an approved diagram**

Create a clone of an approved diagram if you want to make changes and re-submit for approval.
{% endhint %}


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