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
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
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 c
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
(...) ne of the possible database maintenance procedures; they can be modified depending on the conditions of a specific environment. Source: chapter 7.1 of the document: https://community.webcon.com/upload s/editor/dropped/webcon_bps_2021_infrastructure_izFWwC.pdf As there are performance improvements to the engine itself, it is also recommended to install the latest Microsoft SQL Server updates. (...)
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 t
Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction WEBCON BPS introduces many new features regarding the chart view in application reports. The list of charts has been complemented by new chart types, and it is now possible to customize the appearance of a chart, add data series, subgroups, present two charts on one view, and many more. This article
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 gen
Applies to version: 2022.1.1 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction Form rules, as the name suggests, are rules that define the behavior and appearance of form elements. The vast range of available options such as functions, operations, integrations, and operators allows a user to create more or less complex rules, depending on the user’s needs. When working with
Applies to version: 2022 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction Efficient documentation management is key to the proper functioning 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 func
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
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 h
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 installme
(...) d Destination folder where the file will be saved. After configuring the action and following the "Share document with coworkers" path, the files added on the form as attachments will be upload ed to the indicated One Drive location – in this case, the destination folder named "WEBCON BPS". The upload ing of files to OneDrive is evidenced by the chan (...)
Applies to version: 2022.1.3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction Item list is a form field displayed as a table with definable columns that contain user’s data. This form field can be edited to the extent provided by the system: users can change the column values as well as add, delete, and clone individual rows. It is also possible to independently configure th
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 easil
(...) lower, left part of the “Configuration” window. For the “Run an SDK action” action the mode “Pending after transaction” is run by writing a code, compiling it, and upload ing it to the system. The logic of execution of actions and operations on path The following actions are run precisely at the place they were embedded in the automation flow: Menu butt (...)
Applies to version: 2025 R1 and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction Instance history is an area where the user can check what actions were performed in the Workflow. History 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 histor
Applies to version: 2022.1.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 e
Applies to version: 2022.1.x and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał An updated article is available [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 ma