Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Michał Kastelik Introduction WEBCON BPS contains a built-in administration tool that allows you to quickly transfer or copy privileges from one user to another. This function can be used at the moment of changes in the structure of the organization or when delegating responsibilities to a new person in a given process. Configurat
(...) low. On the left, the Contractor field is hidden (this is the default option), and on the right the checkbox is checked, so the Contractor field is displayed. Fig. 1 The result of applying the form rule How to implement the solution To configure a conditional display of a form field, you need to follow three steps: 1) create a form rule containing the condition and the desired (...)
(...) on the graphical representation of the form. They have their visibility and editability settings, as well as other configuration options. The configuration of the form consists of 1) form rule s that are executed when the form is displayed, 2) visibility settings for the top bar buttons, 3) editing mode, 4) attachment settings, 5) and accessibility settings for transition paths. (...)
Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Michał Kastelik Calculated columns enable you to display additional information in WEBCON BPS reports. They are created by adding a new column in the report and then inserting a SQL formula. They allow the report to be supplemented with additional fields that are not present in an application. A calculated column only works within a given
(...) h was used to track all modifications that impact the visual layer. This functionality toggles a diagnostic mode in WEBCON BPS Portal, which registers all invocations on the form, i.e., form rule s, JavaScript, editability, visibility restrictions, etc. (see full list below). Diagnostic mode is activated in the user menu by selecting the "Show diagnostics" option. All WEBCON BPS Port (...)
(...) Applies to version 2021.1.1; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction In WEBCON BPS 2021, the form rule s have been enhanced with new functions operating on text such as: CONCAT - combines two or more text strings into one text SPLIT - splits the provided text into parts, according to a specified separator. The function returns strings separated by semicolons ‘;’ (def (...)
Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Dawid Golonka In the WEBCON BPS system, the processed instances move from one workflow step to another. Tasks are assigned in these steps, and users or groups of users assigned to these tasks must perform an action. WEBCON BPS has a comprehensive tool that allows you to choose who the task should go to in the next step; it is configured in the ‘
(...) ; field. Fig. 1. The Accounting process form When an accounting document is processed by the OCR module, some of the form fields may remain blank. You can configure the form rule so that the cursor will be automatically placed on a field unfilled by OCR. The Set Focus rule configuration In the presented example, the “Set focus” form rule containing (...)
(...) the Promotion process, create a business rule that will check this (in Returned value type, select Boolean). Fig.16 - “If there are no tags” business rule Then, a form rule will be created that will use the business rule. Fig.17 - form rule configuration Finally, you need to add the created rule to “form rule to be executed on pag (...)
Applies to version: 2020 R1 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał See also: Substitutions in WEBCON BPS Substitutions in 2019 version Introduction One of the available types of substitutions in WEBCON BPS is Task delegation substitution. Thanks to this functionality, tasks can be performed for an absent employee, while ensuring that the scope of rights granted to their
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
As we develop WEBCON BPS we strive to march in lockstep alongside other platform products i.e. Windows Server, SQL, SharePoint, etc. We do our best to maintain backward compatibility with older versions of these platforms to accommodate our diverse client base and their preferences. However, as the publishers end support for their aging products, so must we. It’s not all glo
(...) ource of the "Currency" choice field The same source has been attached to the form field where the target currency is selected. Business rules have been created, used in the form rule s that perform the change of form field values, where the source and target currencies are selected. The rule executing after the selection of the source currency is completed by the “[TECH] Avg (...)
(...) derstandable, less sensitive to change and, consequently, more reliable. Use of Tags Tags are elements used to create expressions (SQL, CAML, JavaScript) as well as Business Rules and form rule s. The tag represents a specific value of a specific object in the system, e.g. the value of an attribute. Tags in the case of SQL and CAML are in the form of curly braces { and } in the case of (...)
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
(...) . Data source used in the “Status” column To dynamically color the item list, go to the advanced configuration of this form field and enter the appropriate rule in the “form rule invoked after callback” field. It is important to copy all rules from this window to the “form rule to be executed on page load” field (Workflow -> Main form -> Behavior t (...)
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
(...) Fig. 4. The Analytical breakdown item list In the configuration of the Analytical breakdown item list, we have added rules using the SELECT VALUES functions in the “form rule invoked after callback” window. The first rule sets the value of the “Person/group” choice field - “Approvers to notify”. Values from the “Approver” column a (...)
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
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Document generation actions The application designer can use several actions to generate documents from templates in WEBCON BPS. They are grouped in the group "Excel, Word and PDF". Fig.1 . Document generation actions. Generate/Update Word file The configuration