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This article concerns version 2021 We maintain mainstream support for the last two major versions of WEBCON BPS. Some versions are backed by Extended support. Mainstream support includes functional, performance, scalability, and security updates. Extended support includes only security updates.   End of support (also sometimes known as end of life) indicates that a product

Applies to version: 2022.1.x and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction One of the basic implementation assumptions of WEBCON BPS is work on three environments: development (DEV), test (TEST), and production (PROD). As long as certain conditions are met, processes and any changes to them can be successfully transferred between those environments thanks to the built-in applic

Applies to version: 2022.1.x and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction WEBCON BPS uses services to run special operations that generally do not require user interaction. Unlike Portal, which acts as a host for a website, the service can have multiple roles performing calculations and executing long operations defined previously by a user. This article describes the roles the

Applies to version: 8.1.x and above, author: Martyna Kubiak   Functionality description With WEBCON BPS users can now create HotMailBoxes. A HotMailBox automatically starts workflows or adds files to them whenever an e-mail message is delivered to an inbox configured in it. A HotMailBox can operate in one of the following modes: “Start one workflow for each e-mail&r

Introduction This article aims to compile a list of minimum permissions for Microsoft Graph applications that will be used for handling four mailbox-related features available in WEBCON BPS. E-mail notifications Administrative notifications HotMailBoxes MailApproval   Each of these features can be configured to use Server type: Exchange Online - Microsoft Graph which a

Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction Effective competition on the current market demands that companies possess a high degree of flexibility and the capability to access and make use of external resources. Many times, particularly when the internal resources of a company or its division appear to be insufficient, it is necessary to invo

Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction With the introduction of the 2023 R1 version, the WEBCON BPS offers a simple and convenient functionality for assigning tasks to a group of users. The system uses it to dynamically react to personal changes within the group. The functionality addresses a number of issues which staff turnover poses to

Applies to version: 2023.1.x and above; authors: Marcin Kapusta, Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction The newly released version of WEBCON BPS (2023.1.x) enables containerization of the system components. Thanks to this, it possible to use Docker images provided for WEBCON BPS Portal, BPS Workflow Service, and Search Server (Solr) and run these modules in containers. Containerization

Applies to version: 2022.3.x and above; authors: Jacek Język, Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction WEBCON BPS version 2022 R3 comes with a dedicated database read account. During each new installation, a database account named bps_user is automatically created in all Content databases, which is used by BPS to read data from the database. In contrast, when upgrading the system that

Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; authors: Wojciech Mleczko, Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction WEBCON BPS supports barcodes as a method of identifying documents and workflow instances. Using barcodes allows to automate the process of scanning and registering paper documents. Stickers with barcodes simplify archiving documents, and based on barcode labels it is possible to quickl

Applies to version 2017.1.3.x; Author: Bartłomiej Spyrka SDK configuration for an ‘Administration process’ used to find and manage personal data This article presents methods of utilizing features available in WEBCON BPS to prepare a process for GDPR-related data management. In this article you will learn: How to approach the Administrative process which is used to tra

Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction In the present-day dynamic and distributed application environments data monitoring and analysis are key to ensure high efficiency, reliability, and optimization of an application. To address those challenges, the 2023 R1 WEBCON BPS version has introduced support for OpenTelemetry – a powerful

Applies to version: 2023 R3 and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction Version 2023 R3 introduced the ability to use the CONCAT function within the LIKE function to create advanced filter conditions on Data sources. This is particularly applicable when configuring Choice fields, allowing the list of returned values to be limited to those required by the user. This article

Applies to version: 2023 R3 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   New WEBCON BPS 2023 mobile application   The WEBCON BPS 2023 mobile application is a component of the WEBCON BPS platform designed for mobile devices. It offers flexible and convenient access to the applications published in Portal from any location, even without direct access to the company’s compu

Applies to version: 2023 R3 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction Designer Studio is a powerful programming tool often used within companies by multiple developers engaged in unrelated projects. Since access to all the extensive functionalities of Designer Studio is often not necessary when developing dedicated applications, and unauthorized access to certain asset

External content by Razvan Ogrezeanu; 15.04.2024   Introduction In today's digital age, email remains a cornerstone of business communication, serving as a direct line to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams alike. Its role extends beyond mere information exchange, functioning as a vital tool for marketing, customer service, and engagement. The ability to capture attention a

External content by Raluca-Mirabela Lupu; 18.04.2024   Why would you need gamification for your processes? Gamification is the process of using game elements, such as points, ranks, awards, and competitions, in non-game contexts, like education, business, or health, to motivate and engage participants more actively and involved. Studies show that gamification can have significa

Applies to version: 2023.1.3 and above   Introduction The security of a WEBCON BPS system is influenced by two things: the infrastructure of the installation, and the configuration options within the system itself. In this article, we will focus on the latter – options that can be found in Designer Studio that can be used to control the system’s accessibility.  

Applies to version: 2024 R1 and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction In an era of technological advances, there is an increasing emphasis on providing equal access to information, education, work, entertainment, and services for all people, regardless of their location, resources, skills, or limitations. Many of these basic aspects of life are now carried out over the Inte

Applies to version: 2024 R1 and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction WEBCON BPS is equipped with application export and import mechanisms, enabling users to create applications in one environment (DEV/TEST/PROD) and then deploy them in another. Until now, export and import operations have been initiated by administrators in WEBCON BPS Designer Studio, requiring user input