What is required to configure a start process?

To configure a start process in Appian, one must add the Start Process smart service to the main process. This smart service is specifically designed to initiate a new process based on the defined parameters. When placed within a process model, it facilitates the execution of another process model, effectively allowing for modular design and coordination between different workflows.

In Appian, a process model can be designed to trigger other processes, and doing so requires utilizing the Start Process smart service as it handles the initiation. By configuring this appropriately, developers can ensure that processes are started with the correct context and data flow as defined in the parent process.

The other options touch on different aspects of process configuration but do not address the necessary step of initiating a process. Using the Setup tab for process variables, configuring the Outputs tab for subprocesses, or adjusting the Data tab for inputs pertains to different aspects of process models and their operations, but they do not specifically relate to configuring how a new process is started. Thus, while important for overall process design and functionality, they do not fulfill the requirement for setting up a start process.