Add Workflow From Server

Use the Add Workflow From Server wizard to add the workflow file for a particular object to your Force.com project. To launch the wizard, click New | Workflow.

Field Description
Object Select the object the workflow should be based on. If you do not see the object in the list, click Refresh Objects.

The workflow file contains individual workflow components (Alerts, Rules, Tasks) for an object. You cannot create these components from the IDE at this time.

To create new workflow components:
  1. In Package Explorer, right-click your project and choose Force.com | Show in Salesforce Web.
  2. In the Web browser, from Setup, enter Workflow in the Quick Find box, then select the appropriate option.