(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction Users can prepare document templates in MS Word that include data from forms designed in webcon bps . A template prepared in this way can be used, for example, in a Word file generation action. In order to be able to use variables relating to form fields and other contextual variables of WENCON BPS, an (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2020.1.x and above; author: Piotr Dąbrowski Introduction webcon bps handles digital signatures through dedicated actions (SDK – Software Development Kit). There are 4 plugins available to integrate with external digital signature providers: AdobeSign Autenti DocuSign Skribble This article describes the process of signing document with Autenti (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2021.1.3.163 and above; author: Dawid Golonka Introduction webcon bps offers a variable returning information whether a form is opened in the mobile app. This information can be used within the created form rules to adapt its view to the mobile app specification. The variable’s name is “Is this a mobile device?” and it works only within the “WEB (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2021.x.x.xxx and above; author: Mateusz Syrek Introduction This article describes 3 variants for transferring webcon bps databases to a different SQL server: new server has the same name as the old one, new server has a different name – applying SQL aliases, new server has a different name – no SQL aliases applied, changing configuration. &nb (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction webcon bps allows you to create templates that will then be used to automatically generate standard documents containing the data entered on the form. Previously, such automation was only possible with the Word Classic add-in for MS Word, but now the all new add-in: Word Modern is available, which can also be (...)
(...) locations where it is not possible to choose the <current database> option or where the query contains direct reference to the database. If the problem applies to a newly installed webcon bps app, it is better to reinstall the app than to enter the changes manually. Changes in configuration entries Configuration database content.GlobalParameters, "Conf (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2022 R3 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction To make item list more readable and user-friendly from 2022 R3 version webcon bps introduces alternate colouring of item list rows. The solution allows for easier distinction between rows, which is especially important in the case of large item lists. The article describes this functionality and discusses (...)
Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Maciej Kieblesz Introduction This article describes a method of maintaining databases to ensure the highest possible performance of the SQL engine, and thus the BPS application itself. In practice, this will mean a reduction in the number of 'timeout' errors, for example, when loading a report. This mechanism is tailored to
(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction Configuration of processes in webcon bps indispensably involves the creation of rules, be it a business rule or a form rule. To optimize the work, it is a good idea to use the keyboard shortcuts available in webcon bps and the keys provided by the operating system. This article describes how to use the (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2021 R5 and 2022 R3 and above; author: Dominika Skórko Introduction webcon bps 2021 R5 and 2022 R3 versions allow users to configure Portal–Service connection. Until now, such communication took place only via the SSPI-protected HTTP protocol. Now users can change the type of communication to NetTCP protocol secured by automatically generated cer (...)
(...) oning of a company. In addition to their proper registration in the system, the incoming documents must be quickly accessible in their original, hardcopy version. To streamline their flow and storage webcon bps offers printout a barcode label functionality allowing users to link data entered in the system with the document hardcopy. Most companies delegate the task of receiving and registering incoming d (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction The wide range of form fields and features offered by webcon bps makes it possible to create forms, reports, etc. not only tailored to the user's preferences, but also aesthetically diverse. However, if the user would like to further distinguish the information contained on the workflow instances or highlight (...)
(...) Applies to version 2019.1.x; Author: Przemysław Sierant Introduction webcon bps 2022 introduces a new version of the mobile application. One of the changes made is the process of creation of the user profile. It is still possible for the system administrator to prepare a BPSX file in order to send it to a specific user as it was done so far. Specific configuration can be found here: (...)
(...) Applies to version 2022 R3 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction webcon bps 2022 R3 introduces a new functionality allowing users to disable sorting in item list and data table. The functionality displays data only in the sequence returned from the data source. This article discusses the above-mentioned functionality with an example of item list including installment payment (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; authors: Jacek Język, Krystyna Gawryał Introduction webcon bps has a new feature, which is the ability to work with attachments in the form of files stored on OneDrive. A user with the appropriate permissions will be able to edit such MS Office files (Word, Excel) in Microsoft 365 both in a desktop browser and from mobile devices. In addition, files p (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2022.1.4.47 and above; author: Grzegorz Straś Introduction Data from webcon bps can now be loaded in OData format and used in Power BI Desktop and Online. This greatly simplifies WEBCON integration with Power BI, instead of manually constructing REST API queries and dealing with token-based authentication, we are able to use one of two custom connectors to easily load dat (...)
(...) tomations. What is important is that a failure to execute an action operating in this mode does not affect the execution of an already completed transaction. The majority of actions available in webcon bps operates in a standard manner, i.e. an action is executed precisely where it was embedded in automation. Actions that operate differently from the standard mode are presented in the table below, alon (...)
(...) details the steps taken by the user and the paths they took to complete the assigned task and finish the workflow. This article summarizes the most important information on the Instance history in webcon bps Portal and related features. Accessibility in Portal History in webcon bps Portal can be accessed from the instance level. To access it, click on the clock icon visible in the upper r (...)
(...) 022.1.x and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction Increasing data volumes combined with shrinking disk space and decreased performance pose a challenge to every IT system. webcon bps faces it with an extensive archiving mechanism that automatically removes data from process databases. The resulting better arrangement of disk space translates into enhanced performance and reliabil (...)
(...) ilable [here] Introduction Microsoft Outlook is one of the basic tools used by office workers. Outlook Classic and Outlook Modern add-ins are responsible for its integration with webcon bps Portal. They allow users to access their tasks, view the contents of selected forms, and use many other Portal features from within their e-mail correspondence, without having to close the e-mail app (...)