This page is a repository for all installation manuals for WEBCON BPS 2019. [ SharePoint installation ] – the ‘Full’ installation variant, where all WEBCON BPS components are installed on the same server as SharePoint. [ No SharePoint installation ] – the ‘Standalone’ installation variant, where all WEBCON BPS components are installed on an IIS […]
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IIS & SharePoint logs maintenance
Applies to version: Any; Author: Karol Woźniak Log files taking up most of the space on a system disk is a common occurrence when dealing with IIS and SharePoint platform. Although many different solutions exist to counter this problem, each one must be individually tailored to the circumstances. The environment you are dealing with (e.g. […]
Improving MSSQL performance – the forgotten TEMPDB database
Applies to all versions; Author: Paweł Jawień The performance of WEBCON BPS is closely related to the performance of MS SQL on which the BPS database operates. Once we’ve overcome RAM shortages, optimized storage space for the process database, relieved overburdened processors and implemented a suitable database maintenance schedule, we may think that we’ve got […]
Implementation handbook – The dangers of deleting workflow instances
Applies to version 8.3.x; Author: Kamil Nędza Foreword Humans make mistakes. What is the correct response if someone accidentally creates an erroneous workflow element or duplicates an invoice? It is possible to delete workflow elements in WEBCON BPS from the form interface in SharePoint. The button to do so is always visible in administrator mode, and […]
SharePoint Calendar – Adding entries from BPS Workflows
Applies to version 8.3.1.x; Author: Kamil Nędza With WEBCON BPS it is very easy to communicate with SharePoint lists. By using BPS Designer Studio and the most basic and standard actions it is possible to add, remove and edit list elements. New elements can be added to the list from a workflow form directly, without […]
Publishing WEBCON BPS for use on mobile apps.
applies to version 8.2.x, author: Paweł Jawień With the introduction of BPS version 8.2, WEBCON is proud to bring you completely new mobile apps allowing users to access the WEBCON BPS system from various portable devices like tablets or smartphones. These apps, and their configuration, have been described here: http://howto.webcon.com/webcon-bps-2015-brand-new-mobile-application/ This article describes the technical […]
Adding attachments from the scanner
applies to version: 8.2.x, author: Paweł Snoch WEBCON BPS supports various ways of adding attachments. One of the available options is adding scans of paper documents.
Generate process site
applies to version: 8.2.x; author: Marcin Wiktor Automatic generation of process sites One of the new features introduced In 8.2 is the site generation tool, which automates building sites for processes. Thanks to this tool, we can momentarily create a process site containing basic Web Parts as well as sub-sites with Show Workflow Element Web Parts […]
Marking tasks as flagged/postponed
applies to version: 8.2.x; author: Marcin Wiktor 1. Intro – What is the flag feature and how to use it. With version 8.2, BPS offers its users a feature similar to the one found in MS Outlook – flagging tasks. Flagging a task is possible for users assigned to a workflow element (on which they have active […]
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, […]