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Applies to version: 2020.1.3.x; author: Konrad Wojtycza   Introduction WEBCON BPS allows you to send notifications about tasks assigned to users. You can send the standard notifications which are automatically generated based on the instance content and sent after going through the next step, as well as custom notifications, that are tailored to the business needs and prepared bas

Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Paweł Fijał   Introduction When creating the instance workflow in WEBCON BPS, they may be a situation where we would like the attachment added on the form to be stored in the cloud e.g. in OneDrive. People who are not taking part in the process will be able to access it. This article describes how to add attachments to OneDrive using the REST a

Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Konrad Wojtycza   One of the basic functions of WEBCON BPS forms is validating if the fields are completed correctly. This article describes the validation mechanism.   The example workflow In the example “Purchase order” workflow, all validation actions were configured on the “Register” path.  

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 g

(...) 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