How to get PV! value to the SAIL form

Question

Hi, I have a process model where I have a value in a pv! variable. 
 Now, I would like to send pv! variable value to the SAIL form from where I triggered the Process Model. 
 Can someone give me a clue to do this. 
 
 Thanks in advance.

Mike Schmitt · Accepted Answer

You can't do this with a!startProcess Link (), but you can do it with a!startProcess() (for an unattended process flow). 
 As far as I've ever seen, the data flow into "startProcess Link " is one-way only. That's primarily because the usage pattern is that the link takes you *away from* your original interface, and when the process is done, that interface is loaded again from scratch. 
 This is different from a!startProcess(), which starts an asynchronous process instance but allows you to stay on your present interface with all values and variables in-tact.

Deepak gupta · Answer

Hey you can use StartProcess function. Make sure the process model will be activity chained to get the value back into the interface. In the given code, designation in my process variable which i am getting back into the interface from StartProcess function. 
 a!startProcess(
 processModel: cons!Test1,
 onSuccess: {
 a!save(
 local!a,
 fv!processInfo.pv.designation
 )
 }
 )

Chris · Answer

You will need to configure this as a Rule Input on your SAIL Interface. If this is a Start Form, you can define the PV as the Rule Input value in the Process Model Properties -> Process Start Form tab, or on the User Input task's Forms tab for other interfaces.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Rao2022 said: I would like to send pv! variable value to the SAIL form from where I triggered the Process Model. 
 I think I as well as some other folks here are mistaking your question for something else. 
 Do you mean you're calling a process model from an existing form, like using a!startProcess()? 
 In that case, you'll want to utilize the "onSuccess" parameter where you can grab PV data and save it back into local variables in your interface.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Rao2022 said: Are you suggesting me to use startProcess instead of startProcessLink? 
 If you want to generate a document in the background and get its ID back into your current interface without interruption, then yes, you have to use a!startProcess(). Note this only works if the generation process is 100% unattended and you activity-chain all the way up to where the new DocId is generated.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Rao2022 said: Can't I use a!startProcess() using a link in the form? 
 a!startProcess() goes in the saveInto parameter of a Dynamic Link - which is nice since the link can also do other on-form saves as well as starting the process instance.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

I'd say this use case doesn't really match the Start Process Link and its functionality. If you need to submit some documents early before the rest of the form is submitted, the general best way I've found to do this is to build a special submit button that loops back to the task right afterwards.

How to get PV! value to the SAIL form

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