Saving data to database

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I am new to Appian and I'm creating a form interface to save data to the database. I've gone through several of the tutorials and I created an Interface and a Process Model that will save data to the database. However, it only works when I launch it from the Process Model. How do I launch it from the Interface by clicking on the Submit button? 
 I want to click Submit after filling out the Interface and have it fire up the process model to save to the database.

Shubham Aware · Answer

In your Process Model, add a Start Form node at the beginning. Configure it to use your interface. Map form outputs to process variables. Add a Write Records node after the form. Users start the process, fill the form, click Submit, and data saves. This is the simplest approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhP7w4g3JJk 
 Start Process from Interface 
 https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/25.4/Start_Process_Smart_Service.html#astartprocess Ways to start process 
 https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/25.4/Ways_to_Start_a_Process_From_a_Process.html

Shubham Aware · Answer

You have User Input Task which creates a task after process starts. This makes users fill form twice. Replace your PM setup: Wrong: - - - Right: - - Steps: Delete the User Input Task node In PM Properties -> Configure Start Form -> Select your interface Map form outputs to process variables Users click : "Start Process" -> fill form once -> Submit saves No code needed in Submit button. Start Form handles it automatically.

Stefan Helzle · Answer

Add the process model as an action type page to a site. This is one way how your users start that process.

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