applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Michał Rykiert One of the greatest advantages of WEBCON Business Process Suite is the fact, that every single change made to an existing process can be tested immediately. For this reason, implementing functionalities into a process can be done piece by piece , and every added segments can be tested […]
Month: August 2015
Implementation handbook – useful pre-existing SQL functions
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza Tables are not the only thing created when installing a database, there is also plenty of functions and procedures which can be freely used when working with WEBCON BPS Designer Studio. Many of them can save a good deal of time. In this article, we will cover three […]
Barcode printer installation
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza Installed on Windows 10 WEBCON BPS works with many different types of barcode printers. Their common trait is that they suport EPL2 and ZPL languages. We can recommend ZDesigner (Zebra) printers.
Choice tree form field
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza The Choice tree form field is used for displaying data on the SharePoint form as an expanding tree structure. The form field is a “Picker” type, designed for selecting a single value from the tree structure. Data presented this way can be very clear and easy to understand. […]
Google Map form field
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza The Google Map form field allows us to place a map on the form with point marked on it. There is a limit however, to 3 such form fields per process. The Advanced configuration of the Google Map field contains 3 variants. The point on the map can […]
Adding a “Loading” message for slow paths
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza Sometimes the transition between two steps of a workflow may take more time than expected. Large amounts of “On path” actions, complex SQL queries or the need to communicate with an external system are ale possible causes for an increased wait time. Sometimes it is impossible to speed […]
Coloring alternating rows of item lists
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza A very useful option for improving the ergonomics and visual appeal of item lists with a very large amount of rows – Coloring alternating rows of an item lists will make them much easier to tell apart and make browsing through large tables of data easier on the […]
Validation mechanisms on workflows
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza How to shield your users from simple mistakes? Data validation plays an important part in workflows. A foolproof validation structure in your system can protect it from simple human errors, like a missing digit in a bank account number, forgetting an important Form field, not adding an attachment, […]
Moving workflow elements en masse
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Kamil Nędza How to move large quantities of related elements from multiple workflows with one click. A process is often built from many intertwined workflows. The simplest relationship between workflows is the one between parent workflows and subworkflows. The main workflow, which represents some form of business model, can have […]
Quick Paths
applies to version: 8.2.x and above, author: Bartłomiej Spyrka WEBCON BPS version 8.2 offers a new functionality for Outlook Add-In – Quick Paths Basic Information on how to correctly activate Outlook Add-In can be found here. Quick Paths – what are they? Quick Paths are a simple mechanism designed to make handling workflow elements easier […]