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Applies to version: 2017.1.x and above; author: Krzysztof Gaszczyk WEBCON BPS is a great tool to create and use constant values. There are two types of constants: Global and Process. This article presents configuration and practical use of both of them. Global constant – this constant is visible across the whole system. It is frequently used when the value is present in many proc

Applies to version: 2017.1.x and above; author: Mateusz Syrek Introduction SharePoint server allows authenticating users based on Claims add-on. It also allows authenticating users based on different authentication providers which you trust but are managed externally. This article describes external provider configuration which will be Azure Active Directory from SharePoint Server 2019 (

(...) y data. Regular expressions allow to check if the user data has correct format. Here is an example: d{4}-d{2}-d{2} Bank account number In order to add regular expression to the form field of text field type go to “Style and behavior” tab and in “Regular expressions” field set the pattern which needs to be checked. An example of REGEX pattern: &nd (...)

Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; author: Marek Suchowiejko Introduction One of the many novelties introduced in WEBCON BPS 2019 is a refreshed look and an alternative form display mode – Modern mode. Form display method can be set independently for each process. It makes migration of processes implemented in previous WEBCON BPS versions much easier and helps to manage which

Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; author: Paweł Jawień Introduction One of the most important development changes in WEBCON BPS platform in version 2019 is the introduction of a new presentation layer for the user – WEBCON BPS Portal. To complement this functionality, in environments working on the MS SharePoint platform, you can display WEBCON BPS Portal presentation element

Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; author: Kamil Nędza and Mariusz Burek Introduction WEBCON BPS 2019 introduces the concept of applications – defined as logically connected business processes that share a presentation layer. This helps to create applications for specific needs in a comprehensive manner. Introducing this new approach in organizing processes also meant that change

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction WEBCON BPS 2021 introduces the new SELECT VALUES function that allows you to retrieve data from a selected item list column. This function enables saving data from all rows of a given column in a form field indicated in the configuration. Data are saved as a collection separated by semicolons. The function ignores

(...) sibilities of the report.     1. Refresh Refreshing data visible in the report, so you can keep track of the indexing progress.  2. Copy all Copying data (in the text form) available in the report to the clipboard. 3. Export to Excel Exporting data visible in the report to an excel file (the xlsx format). 4. Reset all counters Sets attempt number count (...)

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction This article describes the “Read data from an Excel file” action that allows you to import data from an Excel file to the form. You can use this action in the following scenarios: Part of the information entered into WEBCON BPS is filled out by people who do not have access to the company’s

(...) ritten in the Code-128 standard.   Fig. 2. Barcode in the Code-128 standard   After following the path, the barcode content was entered into the "Barcode content" text field.   Fig. 3. The form view after following the "Read a barcode" path   QR codes can also be read by the action. QR (2D) codes allow you to save more informatio (...)

(...) d template in English - 2nd page.   In the English template, you can notice Polish names in the columns of the item list and in the columns of the data table. The template displays the text values from the "Original text " field from the form field translation section. The combination "Alt + F9" displays that there are references to system elements under these names: (...)

(...) NAME - returns the full name of the attachment based on the attachment’s ID. CONTENT TYPE - returns internet media type (MIME type), a binary identifier for the format of internet files (e.g. text /plain, image/gif) based on the attachment’s ID. CONTENT AS BASE64 - returns the content of the file encoded in the Base64 text format. The content is returned based on the attachment's ID (...)

(...) be searched. Columns returned by the specified data source can be added and rearranged in the Source column section of the configuration table.     The “Display text ” section is used for defining what labels will be used for source columns in the autocomplete menu. The source column whose “Display text ” is set as “Name” will be displ (...)

Applies to version: 8.2..x and above; author: Kamil Nędza Introduction   The Google Map form field allows us to place a map on the form with point marked on it. There is a limit however, to 3 such form fields per process. The Advanced configuration of the Google Map field contains 3 variants. The point on the map can be set based on: Coordinate

(...) d data sources used in the process A new feature was added in the process configuration, allowing displaying all connections and data sources used in the process. The option is available in the context menu of the process tree from the level of WEBCON BPS Designer Studio by clicking the buttons "Used connection" and "Used data sources."   Fig.7. Process context menu (...)

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Michał Bednarz Introduction The article presents how to expand the WEBCON BPS installation with new application servers to easily support the higher load and increase the availability and reliability of WEBCON BPS applications. Important: Each subsequent WEBCON BPS application server requires an appropriate license. The WEBCON BPS Search Se

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction Workflow control (Branch) allows to redirect a workflow instance along a selected path. With the help of the workflow control step, we can among other things set the logic of: • skipping steps, • assigning a task to other people, e.g. in the case of approval, • withholding instances in step

Applies to version: 2020.1.3.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction Translation Tool is the unofficial tool that allows you to translate WEBCON BPS configuration elements. Currently, it is not being developed because it is stable and functional – is compatible with the system from version 2019.1.x. Using Translation Tool you can export descriptions of all configuration elem

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction In WEBCON BPS, it is possible to limit the types of attachments that can be added to workflow instances due to their type and size. This option can be used to block the ability to add potentially dangerous attachments to the Portal such as scripts, executables, spreadsheets with macros. The restriction will be set

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Dawid Golonka Introduction When processing an instance in a given workflow, sometimes there is a need to change fields available to a user or manage privileges to the instance. You can use the “Change form type” action, which allows you to change the type of the form you are currently working on. This action is available only for t