Is it possible to update the rule input of a parent interface from a process model that is started by a!startprocesslink?

Question

I have a report that displays all of X item that belongs to me from a query set in to a local variable. I have a way to add more X items through the report by using a a!startprocesslink to kick off the process to add the new items. Upon completion I am taken back to the report, however the data displayed is the still the same and has not been updated even though the write to db has been completed in the PM. I know in 19.2 we can use a!refreshvariable to have the query update again based on a variable change, but is there anyway to do this through the process model ?

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Do you need to use a!startProcessLink? I've done similar before with a!startProcess (where the process started is unattended); including various actions like generating a document or updating a database value. The key is, as long as activity chaining is enabled through the end of the process (preferably), or at least through the "action" nodes, the form's values should update to reflect the changes in most circumstances. a!refreshVariable probably makes this easier actually, though you need to have it set right. Can we have more details as to your current configuration? In your local interface, how is the variable declared that's apparently not refreshing after the database write?