Working With Process Flow

A process flow is a set of activities arranged in a sequence to perform a specific task. Combining various activities, that is, Source, Target, Schema, Mapping, or Transformer creates a process flow.  A Process Engine controls the execution of a process by starting the execution of process flow instances and all the activities present in a process flow. When the process flow is executed, data from the source is converted to the intermediate form and dispatched to the target.

Following are the major subsections:

Section Name
Description
Understanding Process DesignerIntroduces Process Designer concepts, toolbars, keyboard shortcuts, and components.
Creating Process FlowStep-by-step instructions for beginners to create a Process Flow using Process Designer.

Changing Transformer Type

Types of Transformers and how to change the transformer type in a process flow.
Creating Multiple StreamsStep-by-step instructions to create multiple streams for an activity.
Creating Variables in a Process FlowStep-by-step instructions to create variables in a Process Flow.
Adding Conditions in Process FlowLearn how to add conditions in a Process Flow using Process Flow variable, Java, and expression builder.
Defining Sequence Flow OrderingKnow how to specify the ordering of the execution of the transitions.

Overriding Process Flow Description at Runtime

Learn how to override the description of a Process Flow during runtime.
Processing Record QueueIntroduction to Record Queue Processor, working, and processing records using Record Queue Processor.
Handling Error RecordsStep-by-step instructions to handle error records.
Using Stream SelectorIntroduction to Stream Collector and how to use in the Process Designer.
Using Repeater NodeIntroduction to Repeater Node and how to use in the Process Designer.
Using Stream ConsumerIntroduction to Stream Consumer and how to use in the Process Designer.
Using Error Intermediate EventIntroduction to Error Intermediate Event and how to use in the Process Designer.
Creating Exception Handler ScriptIntroduction to Exception Handler Script. Instructions to create Global Exception Handler Script and Activity Exception Handler Script are also provided.
Using Compression or DecompressionIntroduction to Compression and Decompression and how to use in the Process Designer.
Using Custom Report in Process FlowIntroduction to Custom Report and instructions to use it in the Process Designer are also provided.
Configuring Retry in Activity FailureLearn how to Configure Retry in Activity Failure.
Understanding ValidationIntroduces Validation concept, categories, messages, and disabling validation in the Process Designer.

Attaching Mail Notification to a Process Flow

Learn how to attach email notification at the end of a Process Flow.

Using Context Source and Context Target

Know how Process Flow sends and receive data to and from Context Source/Target activity.
Searching Activity in Process FlowLearn how to search activities in a process flow.
Creating Activity in Process DesignerLearn how to create activity in Process Designer.
Auto SaveStep-by-step instructions to use Auto Save feature effectively.
Using ActionsKnow the actions available to control the process flow and how to add them in the Process Flow.
Tracking Context VariablesLearn how to track the Context Variables.

Executing a Process Flow

Step-by-step instructions to execute a process flow manually or automatically.
Opening Existing Process FlowStep-by-step instructions to open existing process flow.
Using Multiple SelectionsLearn how to select multiple elements from the canvas area in the Process Designer.
Activating or De-activating Process FlowLearn how to activate or deactivate Process Flow.
Using Zoom In and Zoom OutLearn how to perform zoom in and zoom out operations in the Canvas Area.
Using Context PadLearn how to use each function of Context Pad.
Deprecated Activities in Web Process DesignerDetails about the Deprecated Activities in Process Designer.