Hi, We're using the start process writer function to launch a pro

dylanf over 10 years ago

Hi,

We're using the start process writer function to launch a process from within a task form of another process instance. The "called" process starts fine and the data is passed properly to it. Within the process model of the process that is launched from the function, I have activity chaining set up to the first user input task. However, the task form itself isn't opening when the link is clicked that launches the new process instance. Does anyone know of a way to both launch the new process instance and automatically open the form?

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0 Mike James
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over 10 years ago

My understanding is that this is a limitation of using the start writer function. It's not part of the process flow so it doesn't direct the user to the new task - but the task is created and the assigned user should be able to locate and open it from their tasks tab.
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0 Tim
Certified Lead Developer
over 10 years ago

You could run a task report to identify the task and provide a link but you'd probably need a refresh button on your form to account for the timings
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0 PhilB
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over 10 years ago

Is the requirement that the first task remains open, but the user is chained into the newly started process? I haven't tested this but if so, you might be able to use a pattern like the one I've attached, where the subprocess contains the second, chained task but that the first task is also restarted. It will probably require some more complexity to make sure the multiple flows are handled correctly and that the second process can't be started multiple times. Apologies if I've misunderstood your requirement.
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0 amitm over 10 years ago

Yes this will work Phill, But a task will be open even the process end normally.
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0 PhilB
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over 10 years ago

@amitm Yes, hence it would need some more functionality in there to handle that. However, if I'm not mistaken, I believe that may be what dylanf is trying to achieve.
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