Applies to versions: 2019.1.x In version 2019.1.1, the limit of floating-point columns was increased to 30 (from 10) Maximum number of various types of form fields (limit per process)
Category: Form fields
Configuration of WEBCON BPS Form fields e.g. Item list
Including Item lists in e-mails
Applies to version 8.3 and above; Authors: Artur Chac and Kamil Nędza How to add Item lists to e-mail messages? Having actions that send the contents of an item list via email is useful in certain types of workflows (e.g. requisition workflows). Normal form fields can be included in e-mails simply by using their corresponding […]
Using tabs to organize form fields
Applies to version 2016.1.x; Author: Łukasz Chechelski Introduction Tabs are an intrinsic part of the user interface in almost all modern software, including WEBCON BPS 2016. The Tab panel is a feature that allows you to create a number of tabs on your SharePoint form, into which form fields can be organized. Adding a Tab […]
Data Grid – Related instances list creator
Applies to version 2016.x; Author: Paweł Snoch In the upcoming BPS 2016 (the version that is coming after 8.3) the SQL Creator tool for the SQL Grid form field has been revamped. In this short article, I will demonstrate how to quickly create a query for displaying a report of related task elements on the current form. […]
New behavior mode for Choice fields: Autocomplete
Applies to version 8.3.x; Author: Przemysław Sierant The form field “Choice field” is used for selecting a value from a set list of choices (either predefined, or loaded from a data source). Until now, there were two ways of selecting these values: from a drop-down menu (default) and through a separate “SharePoint picker” pop-up […]
Asynchronous SQL Grid
Applies to 8.3.x; Author: Łukasz Preiss Introduction WEBCON BPS version 8.3 introduces a series of improvements to how SQL Grid form fields operate. Data will now be loaded asynchronously, which means that form load times should not be delayed by slow-responding data sources. Furthermore, data which is a burden to load but is not needed […]
WEBCON BPS 2017 – Limits of form fields and columns
Applies to versions: 8.2; 8.3; 2016.1; 2017.1 Maximum number of various types of form fields (limit per process)
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 […]
Implementation handbook – a few words about Initialization
applies to version: 8.2.x; author: Bartłomiej Spyrka special thanks to: Damian Matuła When designing Processes that include Item list type Form fields (invoices, registering work hours), you may encounter a situation where it is necessary to enter a very large amount of data. Processes that require you to enter a multitude information will test the patience […]
Custom status icons on Item lists
applies to version: 8.2.x; author: Bartłomiej Spyrka The following article will show you a simple yet effective way to visually enhance your Item lists by using customized status icons to track the progress of any task. Example: Imagine a workflow for distributing equipment to freshly hired employees. The entire process is based on an Item list, […]