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Applies to version: 2020.3.x and above; author: Józef Cyran   The idea of the application For this article we will implement a simple system for dividing up tasks between a group of users, based on the following principles: The task will go to the user with the least amount of tasks If multiple users are tied for the fewest number of tasks, one of them is randomly a

Applies to version: 2020.1.x and above; author: Urszula Słupik   Introduction Each WEBCON BPS workflow is a sequence of steps. On intermediate steps, there are usually tasks that must be completed by a user (or a group of users) before the instance may progress to the next step.   The tasks can be assigned in different ways: Based on the logic of the busine

Applies to version: 2019.1.4.x and above; author: Anna Puka   Introduction In WEBCON BPS 2020, two new standard reports – Anomalies and Suggested are available in the “Insights”  section, which allow you to quickly find important information in your processes. The Suggested report shows instances that can be the most import

Applies to version: 2019.1.4.x and above; author: Wacław Stawiarski   WEBCON BPS 2019 is our first product that can operate without SharePoint in what we call a Standalone version. In the year 2019 the Standalone version was gradually improved with mechanisms emulating/replacing functionalities of the full installation – especially those regarding the operations of the SharePoi

Applies to version 2019.1.4.x; Author: Michał Bednarz   When implementing a system based on AAD authentication it might be necessary to create user management in O365 from the WEBCON BPS level. WEBCON BPS provides dedicated actions for local AD. You can use the standard actions available in WEBCON BPS (REST invoke action) and REST Service Microsoft Graph.    1. Preparin

Applies to version 2019.1; author: Agnieszka Mazur   Introduction One of the key business process optimization elements is proper task assignment. WEBCON BPS Designer Studio is designed in such a way that even the most complicated tasks are easy to manage and their assignment, as well as execution, are simple and clear. For more information, see: Task assignment Predefine

Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Dawid Golonka   Introduction WEBCON BPS Standalone is an installation of the system that operates without SharePoint. Since version 2020.1.3., new functionality that allows you to manage BPS groups and users has been added. This article describes how to create and delete BPS groups.   Configuration The simple workflow has been cr

Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Michał Kastelik   WEBCON BPS offers you several actions enabling integration with the Microsoft SharePoint Online environment and SharePoint workflows. This article describes how to manage these privileges using actions in workflows.   1. SharePoint Site Collection To configure the actions running in the SharePoint Online environmen

Applies to version 2020.1.3; author: Michał Kastelik   Introduction It may be necessary to grant access to WEBCON BPS Portal and its processes to users from outside the organization. Such a user will most often not have an account in the organizational Active Directory (or in another user database). Examples of such situations are: processes of negotiating contracts with

(...) l users in WEBCON BPS, using a standalone installation (one that operates without SharePoint). These features have been introduced with version 2020.1.3 of the program. You can also use BPS groups to manage users . To read more about it, go here: The "Create/Delete BPS group" action (webcon.com)     Workflow description   In this article, we show user management BPS acti (...)

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: 2017.1.x and above; author: Mateusz Syrek Introduction SharePoint server allows authenticating users based on Claims add-on. It also allows authenticating users based on different authentication providers which you trust but are managed externally. This article describes external provider configuration which will be Azure Active Directory from SharePoint Server 2019 (

Applies to version: 2019.1.x and above; author: Marek Suchowiejko Introduction One of the many novelties introduced in WEBCON BPS 2019 is a refreshed look and an alternative form display mode – Modern mode. Form display method can be set independently for each process. It makes migration of processes implemented in previous WEBCON BPS versions much easier and helps to manage which

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Dawid Golonka Introduction When processing an instance in a given workflow, sometimes there is a need to change fields available to a user or manage privileges to the instance. You can use the “Change form type” action, which allows you to change the type of the form you are currently working on. This action is available only for t

Applies to version: 2022.1.x and above; author: Grzegorz Straś Automations are a feature added in WEBCON BPS 2022 to add an additional dimension to our actions mechanism, and to make it easier to configure and manage groups of actions. While the concept of actions types, action triggers, and execution conditions will remain exactly the same, the addition of automations will allow WEBCON BPS to

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 all versions; Single-Use Access licenses available from 2023.1.1 and above. Licensing models WEBCON BPS is currently available in two licensing models – as a subscription or perpetual license paired with an annual Software Assurance payment (which allows updating to newer versions). Perpetual licensing is not usually offered on most modern markets, except for obta

Applies to version: 2023.1.x and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał   Introduction BPS groups are local groups of WEBCON BPS users whose data is retrieved from Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD) or whose members are external users. Dividing users into groups makes it much easier to manage their permissions, assign and delegate tasks, and exchange information, for examp

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