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Lifecycle performers
+ Session User
+ Superuser
+ Lifecycle User
+ named User
Minimum permission:
Permission: wirte
Extended permissions: change state
![lifecycle_entry_criteria](http://www.crazyapple.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lifecycle_entry_criteria-300x260.png)
![lifecycle_state_example](http://www.crazyapple.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lifecycle_state_example-300x156.png)
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This figure displays one lifecycle from draft to archived state. The states “inreview” and “approved” have a workflow. If the workflow is finished successfully the lifecycle state will be promoted.
![Lifecycle_Workflows](http://www.crazyapple.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Lifecycle_Workflows.png)
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