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If the workflow was not created from SharePoint Designer, it will not displayed in the SharePoint Designer. Try to create new workflow from SharePoint Designer and see where it is going. Open another site collection with the SharePoint Designer and compare whether the issue exists in another site collection.
What are the two workflows I have created in SPD?
I have created 2 workflows, the first workflow (Which works perfectly)has been created for a document library in which an item is uploaded for approval and kicks off the approval workflow.
How do I associate a workflow to a list?
Use SPD to browse to the list you want the workflow associated to. On the List Information screen, look for Workflows (A list of workflows associated with this list). Click on the blue title called “Workflows”. The workflow page has an option a the top to “Associate Existing Workflow”.
Why are items created by workflow not automatically triggered?
According to the source below, because items created by workflow are created by the system account, they don’t automatically trigger workflows (either on create or change). Thanks for contributing an answer to SharePoint Stack Exchange!
When you use SharePoint Designer 2010, you experience one or more of the following issues: When you try to edit or publish a workflow, you receive one of the following error messages: SharePoint Designer cannot display the item. The list of workflow actions on the server references an assembly that does not exist.
What happens when I try to publish a workflow?
When you try to edit or publish a workflow, you receive one of the following error messages: SharePoint Designer cannot display the item. The list of workflow actions on the server references an assembly that does not exist. Some actions will not be available.
Why are workflows showing up but stages are missing?
This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Based on the description, since the workflow is functioning, the problem seems to be related to the SharePoint Designer client. Was this reply helpful? Sorry this didn’t help.