Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Michał Bednarz From version 2021, you can authenticate in WEBCON BPS with any provider using the OpenID Connect standard. In this article, we explain how to configure it using Google authentication as an example. Please note that the configuration is identical when you use another provider. It is necessary to register the applicatio
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Paweł Fijał Introduction In WEBCON BPS, it is possible to change users' synchronization from an already existing source using the WEBCON BPS installer. This article presents how to change users' synchronization from AD (Active Directory) to ADD (Azure Active Directory). Before changing the configuration of BPS users' synchron
Applies to version: 2020 and 2021.1; author: Krzysztof Gaszczyk Start buttons start a process or workflow in WEBCON BPS. This article shows you how to create and configure them using Designer Studio or Portal. First, we explain how to do it in Studio and then how to do it on Portal. Both configurations are very similar. Configuring start buttons in Designer Studio To configure a start bu
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction The Run an SQL procedure action allows you to invoke SQL procedures from the WEBCON BPS form level, and to prepare the universal SQL queries with variables. This functionality is limited only by the capabilities of the SQL query language. It is possible to invoke SQL procedures using data in the WEBCON BPS form
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Marek Suchowiejko Introduction Most applications supporting business process automation are created in IT departments. The key to success is the effective communication of requirements and expectations – the quality of the completed system depends on how well its specifications were communicated between the intended audience and desi
Applies to version 2020.1.x and 2021.1.x, author: Krzysztof Gawczyk Introduction This article explains how to create and configure reports in WEBCON Designer Studio and on Portal. You can configure various views for your reports to present data (e.g., use charts, tables). It is also possible to create one report with all tasks, and views for each step. In this article, you will learn ho
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Józef Cyran Introduction WEBCON BPS 2021 introduces new functionality of grouping rows of item lists. Now, users can collapse and expand groups and display subtotals when the column has been configured to display totals. This article describes how to configure and use this option on an example of a simple subscription management wor
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Dawid Golonka Introduction The model way of implementing the WEBCON BPS system is to work on three types of environments. Processes are configured on the development environment, tests of the created solution are carried out on the test environment, and end-users of the system work on the production environment. Moving processes or changes in
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Michał Bednarz This article describes the process of integration WEBCON BPS with Keycloak. Keycloak is an open source software that enables single sign-on using identity and access management in modern applications and services. Requirements WEBCON BPS StandAlone (version 2021) – the portal available with the use of SSL by the addr
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Mateusz Klos The following configuration is for Standalone installation. For SharePoint intallation, no WebDav is used - only the SharePoint attachment library. Installing an add-on from a file Consider a simple process where the user drops a file into the "Attachments" section and then wants to digitally sign it u
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza The article is an update of the already existing article, it shows the configuration in version 2021.1.1. For the original see: Adding and removing privileges. Introduction In workflow instances, there is often a need for people who do not have active tasks at the indicated steps to have appropriate privileges and be ab
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction The WEBCON BPS system enables the synchronization of exchange rates. The available sources of currency data are exchange rate tables provided by the National Bank of Poland, the European Central Bank, and the Central Bank of Russia. This article describes how to download and convert the rates provided by the Eu
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Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Dawid Golonka The article is an update of the already existing article, it shows the configuration in version 2021.1.x. For the original see: Import-Export – Good process design. Introduction WEBCON BPS has a mechanism that allows you to transfer process definitions between several independent environments. The DEV-TEST
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Adrian Baszak Introduction This article presents a workflow for checking user’s and group’s privileges in one place. It can become useful when having many deployed applications and roles with different privileges. This workflow may be used as a part of a larger group management application based on WEBCON BPS. In the workf
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Józef Cyran Introduction In the 2021 WEBCON BPS version, business rules were added that make it easier to work with item lists and allow you to color and dynamic style modification of the selected cells. The coloring of the item lists is shown on the example of a process for handling orders in a restaurant. Operation of the applicat
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Józef Cyran Introduction The article presents two workflows, the first is used to plan absence by an employee, and the second to register absence requests (using wizard). A special workflow for creating absence plans allows the employee to plan the absence (e.g. at the beginning of the year), which will then appear on the Gantt chart.
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction The “Item list” form field is used to store any number of data rows organized into columns. In business practice, there is a need for the item list to be updated based on the values from other elements or updated automatically, and a user cannot edit it. For this purpose, you can use the “Change i
Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; author: Jacek Język, Lily Adamowicz Introduction The WEBCON BPS platform is designed to support business processes in international, multilingual environments. Each form instance has been built with localization in mind, allowing designers to provide translations into any language used by their end users during the workflow design phase. Complement
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 (