Initiate Workflow With Smartobject

I am using an external application that updates a table related with an smartobject

Then, the issue is, when a new registry is created in this table (smartobject) i need to start a workflow

Thank you very much

Juan Antonio

Hi,

Yes it is possible.

You can do it as part of the smartobject method call, but it only works with workflows designed in K2 Studio or K2 for Visual Studio.

In the properties of the workflow (right-click a blank area in the canvas > Properties) go to the Association details (2nd last, icon on the left).

Check the check box to Create Workflow Smartobjects.

This will now create methods that can be used to start this workflow.

Save and deploy your workflow.

Now edit the smartobject which should start the workflow.

Edit the SmartObject method which should start the workflow.

Switch it to advanced mode if it isn't already, and edit the specific method.

Add a new method call after your record has been created.

Browse to the Workflow service instance and look for the Start Workflow action for your workflow and bind it accordingly.

Save and Test.

This is very high level, but hopfully will get you on the right track.

Regards,

JohanL

Yes, that is correct, workflows designed through the K2 Designer does not have this option exposed.