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Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction The logic behind the execution of tasks by service is a multi-faceted and complex issue. When planning tasks, application designers are often unaware of the mechanisms and rules used by the service. To fill this gap, this article describes the elements affecting the sequence in which the service exec

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 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction Efficient database searching often plays a crucial role in determining the effective operation of the system, as well as the applications created within it. The problem becomes especially evident over time. Growing databases, when managed incorrectly, can considerably slow down system operation and n

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: 2023.1.3 and above   Introduction This article concerns the system data source <Users and Groups>  and its effect on the Person or group form field from 2023 R3 onwards. The system data source <Users and Groups> (distinguished by the triangle brackets) is meant to act as a filter on top of the list of synchronized users -

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

Applies to version: 2024 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction Fast and easy access to information is one of the key aspects of a well-designed form. With crucial information readily available, users can not only perform tasks faster, but also make better decisions in the process. But how do you distinguish this crucial information from other data and present it

Applies to version: 2024 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction Dashboards are virtual panels that facilitate navigation within a WEBCON BPS application. By enabling embedding various elements within them, dashboards provide not only access to specific application assets, but also data that may be relevant for end users. This article discusses the possibilitie

Applies to version: 2021 R1 and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza, Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction This article examines the admin mode in Portal and the capabilities of users with Business administrator privileges. In addition to detailing the specifics of the aforementioned mode, the article addresses the process of granting Business Administrator privileges and configuring rule

Applies to version: 2025 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz   Introduction The 2025 R1 version of WEBCON BPS introduces support for SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) providers. This article explains how to integrate the WEBCON BPS platform with a SIEM service using the Microsoft Sentinel tool.   What is SIEM? The SIEM (Security Information and

During a presentation there was a comment that the indicator (traffic light) icons are not easily distinguishable for colour blind people. It would be an improvement if the icons would have a different shape in addition to the colour. One idea would be a red square, orange triangle and green circle. In addition there was the question if it would be possible to provide a tooltip what each icon ind

Hi, with the introduction of BPS Portal we got a few additional options were we can add "code" and where variables from the expression editor would be useful if not even mandatory. 1. Report - SQL Filter, there are a few variables there already 2. Calculated field in Reports and BPS internal view, no option to use existing variables 3. Report - advanced formatting, no options to use existing va

Hi Community! I tried to create a view which returns all elements from a specified workflow that have a datetime field NOT set (empty), but that seems to be impossible. I do not know how to filter that, a standard filter in the view with selected field equals to value in textfield does not solve that. I am pretty sure there is a trick how to do that I am not aware of ;-) Many thanks in advanc

Hi community! We implemented a document template with certain fields coming from a custom datarow (based on SQL-Query). We deployed the solution and the document template to PROD and everything was fine. After that we added one new field to the datarow (SQL query was modified) as a new requirement and added the new field also to document template. On DEV system everything looks fine, we deploy

Hi, We have 2 processes: Accounts and Payables . I have created a report for those 2 processes with global form fields fields. Among them there 2 people picker fields. The report is pulling all the requests without any issues but when I tried to filter on the global people picker Column, it is not showing the data. Example: we have a Requestor people picker Technical form field. There are

We have 2 processes: Accounts and Payables . I have created a report for those 2 processes with global form fields fields. Among them there 2 people picker fields. The report is pulling all the requests without any issues but when I tried to filter on the global people picker Column, it is not showing the data. Example: we have a Requestor people picker Technical form field. There are few reque

Hi everyone, this is just a short list of actions I had to do, when I switched from a "local" text field, WFD_AttText1, to a global WFD_AttText1Glob: 1. Fixing Start Subworkflow actions Due to the change of the field type the assignment was "lost". Internally the action uses the database name, so it's obvious, that the assignment of field {690} to field WFD_AttText1 is no longer valid. Co

Hi, I have some problem with privilages. I have the choice field which is sourcing by BPS Internal view. One of user don't see the data in this field (she see field but data source is empty for her). I checked already if there is some space sign or any other which limited the search result. She has privilages to application, form, on choice field there is no limit. I've seen everything

Hi, after a few years I noticed that the "Business entity" field is missing from the available columns of a dictionary. Of course, one can create a BPS Internal view to work around it, but it would be great if more "default" (system fields) could be added: - Author - Date created - Last person modifying - Date modified (not listed in the system fields) - Business Entity - Form subtype