IBM BPM Tips Q&A - Recent questions

How to update the process variables of an instance using javascript in IBM BPM?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:07:43 +0000

Hi,

I want to update an exposed process variable for an instance from a service during the process flow using javascript in IBM BPM.

I fetched the details using "tw.system.currentProcessInstance.businessData.get(mykey)"

I tried updating using the same system api - tw.system.currentProcessInstance.businessData.put(key,value).

But this seems to be not working and it doesnt update the process variable.

I am using IBM BAW v21. Is there any alternative for this ?

Thanks

coach wizard

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:22:55 +0000

How to create a wizard using Coach Views

How to claim a task from a startable UI without reloading the Process Portal ?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:28:58 +0000

The below code refreshes the page.

var taskUrl = "/ProcessPortal/launchTaskCompletion?taskId="+taskId;

window.open(taskUrl,"_self");

Need something which works similar to directly claiming a task from Process portal.

Kindly suggest!

How to access a text field in collapsible panel consider collapsible panel is associated with list variable?

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:12:37 +0000

I have a collapsible panel which display set of information pulled from database on display text fields. Based on the data i want to access the corresponding collapsible panels text field and update the label of it.

I used index to identify which collapsible panel i need to select but for the text feild i cannot access it using this

$textboxname[i].setLabel()

But i can do this

$textboxname[1]. SetLabel()

Please tell me a way to get the parameterized one working

Rich text - upload image

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:46:33 +0000

Hi,

I am using IBM BAW, I want to use the Rich Text component, but when I click on the 'Image' item, the editor does not have the upload option enabled. I need to upload files from my PC.

I know that IBM BAW uses a third party library for this component - https://www.tiny.cloud/

Is it possible to enable the upload function with javascript?

Thank you.

what are the risk for running IBM BPM 8.5.7

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:04:38 +0000

Hi Team,

kindly please advise what are the risks associated if we are running IBM BPM 8.5.7

Thanks & Regards

Sanjay KD

service file

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:17:50 +0000

How to update instance variable value for private variable in linked process

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:49:58 +0000

I have a running instance which is on step within linked process. Is there are any way to update private variable in linked process ?

what is the first pet name

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:34:20 +0000

pet name

How to create clone process

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:49:44 +0000

#IBM-BPM, #Process

Cases where you still need to use HHS(Heritage Human Service) in BAW v21

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:26:59 +0000

If you are developing a new BPM Project, are there still ANY cases where you'd need to develop a good old HSS ?

other than the obvious case of not wanting to re-implement an HHS you already developed in an older version of BPM and want to re-use.

Connect Remote Server (external host) and execute some powershell commands using IBM BPM/BAW BPD or Service/UCA

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:10:06 +0000

Hello Everyone: @ BPM Guys,

I need a support in a POC of IBM BPM from the community, below are the requirements that needs to be achieve:

Connection with extrernal host/server using script in BPM BPD service?
share any sample script for that ?
Execute some shell script commands after the authentication from code side in BPM.
below is the sample command:

tabcmd export "ARRAZIARRAZI-VDashboard/SensorPlotDashboard?Sensor%20Name%20-%20running_feedback&Model=Fan%20NDE%20Bearing" --png --width 1900 --height 800 -f "C:\AHC_Alert.png"

Please share guidelines if there are any way arounds to achieve this in IBM BPM.
This can be done easily from the other frameworks or tools (i.e. DOT NET, C#) but I need to do the same using IBM BPM process/service.

I would appreciate for the prompt response from the community gurus.

Thanks & Regards,

Imtiaz Ahmed

How to remove validation errors from Process application when a toolkit dependency is removed and added again ?

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:35:12 +0000

Hi All,

When a toolkit dependency from a process application is removed and added again. All the artifacts that were part of that particular toolkit becomes unreachable resulting in many validation errors.

How can we solve these errors? Kindly help with this situation.

How can I create a PDF or word file after a user enters some information and submits the form?

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:38:58 +0000

how can I create tree view please?

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:37:10 +0000

Hi,

I want to create a view with a tree, which can facilitate my access to data by level and sublevel.

I need your help please, if there is a piece of code or a toolkit and thank you in advance.

Best regards

Create a list of users from multiple teams?

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:49:06 +0000

In a variable named childGroups (which is a NameValuePair list) there are two Teams (groups).
I would like to create a service which accepts the input of childGroups and creates a NameValuePair list of all members from that two groups.

What are the UI technologies used in spark toolkit CV's?

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:14:32 +0000

upgrading from BPM to BAW

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:05:01 +0000

performing side-by-side ugrade from BPM to BAW

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:03:20 +0000

If there are any steps/procedures on how to perform a side-by-side upgrade from BPM to BAW, it would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Custom signature position on uploaded file

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:37:05 +0000

Hi guys,

I have a problem on solving a requirement, which is:

   1. Upload a file (doc, pdf)

   2. Read and view ONLY a selected page on uploaded file (normally LAST or FIRST page)

   3. Find a position on the selected page for the signature position

   4. Save the position on the database or a variable.
I have been stuck on this problem for weeks, I really appreciate if there is any solution you can think of.
Thank you so much!

How to get the control name of a Button control in a coach view

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:30:12 +0000

I have a scenario, where a button "Test" is added on a coachview - CV1.(This CV1 is used in many CSHS and other CVs also).

Now i want to change the colour of the button dynamically and i can achieve it by

page.ui.get("/CV1/Test").setColorStyle("DANGER");

But in another CSHS , i have CV2-->CV1--> Test button, In that case i need to change it to

page.ui.get("/CV2/CV1/Test").setColorStyle("DANGER");

is there any way to get the path dynamically using some APIs based on the controlId of the button?

vulnerability fix for BAW ?

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:15:06 +0000

Where should the latest jar file with 2.15 version needs to be updated in BAW for the vulnerability fix . I have installed an external tool kit for log4j that is EIE logging

How to show certain columns/rows in a Table Grid Control in a different color?

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:19:28 +0000

I need set SMTP Configuration for send Mail from Process Center, Can you help me about it ?

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:09:00 +0000

How to add new user from REST API on IBM BPMS ?

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:05:02 +0000

How to use BPM REST API in script with BPMREStRequest()?

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:26:34 +0000

Hi,

I need your assistance to use BPM REST API in a script task.

I would like to retrieve task details : /rest/bpm/wle/v1/task/<TASKID>?parts=data

I don't know how to define the BPMRESTRequest.

Thanks.

jpcqr

How to find an artifact with artifact ID in the Process DB tables ?

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:59:38 +0000

Hi All,

I have few validation errors saying Artifact is unreachable but im unable to locate it in the BPD that it is showing. Also im not able to get the artifact details by the the artifact ID in any tables in the Product DB. Need some help to solve these kind of errors

Error:

<pov:validation-err type="3" messageId="com.lombardisoftware.server.ejb.persistence.versioning.MutableSnapshotContextImpl.DEPENDENCY_NOT_REACHABLE" message="Artifact is unreachable: [artifactRef:a1231b-6b17-4056-aaba-26af12312336d]. Make sure it exists in the process application or toolkit. If it exists in another toolkit, ensure that the toolkit is included in the dependency."

Common JS functions across multiple Human Service scripts

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:00:09 +0000

Hi,

Often, I have a function that I want to be able to use in multiple Client-side scripts, in multiple Human Services.

Examples include generic validation functions, date or JSON manipulation...etc

In Coach views, it's easy to have a common JS file with all the functions, and include it in the "included scripts" of the coach view. But how do I accomplish the same in Client-Side Human Services?

How to perform few activities in parallel within the Human service to improve performance like auditing and emailing after close of task

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:42:59 +0000

How to perform few activities in parallel within the Human service to improve performance like auditing and emailing after close of task and fetching data before load of coach. We are having performance issue in CSHS.

Hi All, I need to get the history of the EPV values changed from the DB2 LSW tables. Could someone help me if they have tried this before ?

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:15:15 +0000

I need to get the details of the EPV values changed on a particular date, the current value and the default value along with the variable name, EPV name, process name.

I have tried checking the tables but didnt find any column for the current value :(

Kindly help.

How to Generate PDF from coach View Data and attach that PDF as a Document ?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:22:11 +0000

Need to generate PDF as Invoice from Coach UI Data and attache that generated pdf dirctly as Document attachment to same coach UI ?

How to use breadcrumbs in BAW ? I tried by there is less documentation. Can any one share an approach

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:16:16 +0000

How can we initialize the variable in CoachView

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:48:03 +0000

Is the variables pass between Activities are pass by Value or Pass by Reference?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:42:13 +0000

I want to restrict user from being searched through '@username' under stream option of task context menu icon.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:05:26 +0000

Process portal is showing list of all AD users under stream option. I want limited user to be searched based on role, under stream option of task context menu icon through '@username'.

I checked in task stream control of responsive portal component toolkit, but didn't find any helpful.

How to get row data based on row index in BAW Table

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:07:15 +0000

I'm using IBM BAW OOTB SparkUI Table. I created list of objects and mapped to table. With Single Select configuration i tried to get the row index but i'm getting message as "Selected row has index undefined". I tried all possible solutions across search but I couldn't fix it. I tried Event section to get the row index. Any code sample would be highly appreciated.

Verified all solutions

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/baw/19.x?topic=toolkit-table

We need to extract all the resources(JMS,Connnection factories,queue connection factories,etc) which are seen on BPM WAS console as we have around 400 resources configured ,so to configure it manually it will be a very tedious task. Kindy let me know how i can extract the resources from backend linux server and import it into my new BAW 20 server?

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:11:02 +0000

Current

BPM version -- 8.5.0.2

WAS version-- 8.5.5.13

Migrating to:-

BAW20.0.0.2

How i can access the Redhat/Repo to Install BAW-Docker-Images ?

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:31:09 +0000

There are Images on the RedHat - Repository, i like to use it, for
a test/dev Installation on a Docker-Infrastructure.

There is a "hint/little" Note - "IBM-Entitlements" - Key... required for "Third Party-Access" - ?!

How to find the dependent toolkits hierarchy in IBM BPM? I want the details as mentioned in the diagram below. Is there any way in LSW tables or system APIs ?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:35:40 +0000

BAW SYSTEM TOOLKIT

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:59:40 +0000

after upgrading from BPM 8.5.0.1 to BAW 20 I have 2 system toolkits

8.6.0.0_TC

8.6.0.0

Why?

8.6.0.0_TC is used from UI Toolkit but 8.6.0.0_TC has only this services...

In my process app I must use 8.6.0.0?

Custom coachview for calculating difference between two dates

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:11:36 +0000

I want to design a coachview to calculate difference between two dates.

How to show the current username (or full name) of the user that has initiated a process?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:33:06 +0000

I've a form like this one below.

How do I show the current logged in user on the textbox which says SHOW USERNAME HERE? I want to show the full name of the user that has initiated the task.

How to calculate progress formula on progress bar depending on file upload size?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:24:25 +0000

Hi,
I've a BPM_File_Uploader component and wanted to show a progress bar while the document is being uploaded.

How do I calculate the progress formula based on file upload? How the file is being uploaded the progress bar will be filled..

Filtering table data on load

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:47:44 +0000

I have list which contains all liabilities of person.

On loading this list object I want to show only active liabilities, not to loose other ones.

ERROR - NameValuePair business object couldn't be updated when trying to generate an external service that you can use in a service flow

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:36:41 +0000

I am trying to generate an external service that you can use in a service flow using the following step by step : ( https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSFPJS_8.6.0/com.ibm.wbpm.wle.editor.doc/topics/textsrvweb.html )

But the following errors occur:

com.ibm.bpm.service.discovery.exception.ws.discovery.NotAbleToUpdateBOException: CWXSD0007E: The NameValuePair business object couldn't be updated. To ensure the business object is updated, discover the external service from the process app or toolkit that contains the business object.

The problem is that the process application is using the System Data toolkit, in which the NameValuePair business object is defined and should not be changed. The external service that we are trying to generate from a URL uses the ibm scheme for that object.

autofit table

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:18:29 +0000

how to autofit table by content?

how to read file from temp folder

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:10:44 +0000

Hi, need suggestion how to read file from shared folder in ibm bpm server. i have create script to write file in service flow but there is no sample to read file from share folder.

//Below code converts the file content string in to byte[] (byte array).

var byteValue = Packages.java.lang.String(tw.local.ContentStream.content).getBytes();

// Below code, decodes the above Base64 byte array in to use format of byte[] (byte array)

var content64 = Packages.org.apache.commons.codec.binary.Base64.decodeBase64(byteValue);

var fileName="/opt/docs/" + tw.local.ContentStream.fileName ;

var file = new Packages.java.io.File(fileName);

// if file doesnt exists, then create it

if (!file.exists()) {

file.createNewFile();

}

//change permission to 777 for all the users

//no option for group and others file.setExecutable(true, false);

file.setReadable(true, false);

file.setWritable(true, false);

var fop = new Packages.java.io.FileOutputStream(file);

fop.write(content64);

Thank you,

What are the challenges to be faced after upgrading IBM BPM 5.6 to IBM BAW 19.0.3 in terms of CSHS and Integrating Services

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:34:10 +0000

how to hide dashboard in process portal ?

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:17:03 +0000

After launching the portal , i wanted to hide dashboard board and go directly to landing page. Is there a way this can be configured ?

Assign activity to several users

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:52:13 +0000

Hi,

I have loan approval process. For activity "Aprove Loan" there are several users who must complete this task.

How can I collect this approvals without dublication activities?