Workflow Modeler Embedded Perl Code

bgeorge

Hi,

I am trying to embed perl code in my workflow model created using Workflow Modeler. The perl code is to read a users file and populate a list at the workflow instantiation window from which the instantiater of the workflow can select a user to assign to certain tasks. In workflow builder, this could be done by simply adding the perl code within TeamSite CDATA tags above the workflow code itself. In workflow modeler however, I can't figure out how to do the same. Simply adding the perl code in the same manner doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Adam Stoller

Hi, I am trying to embed perl code in my workflow model created using Workflow Modeler. The perl code is to read a users file and populate a list at the workflow instantiation window from which the instantiater of the workflow can select a user to assign to certain tasks. In workflow builder, this could be done by simply adding the perl code within TeamSite CDATA tags above the workflow code itself. In workflow modeler however, I can't figure out how to do the same. Simply adding the perl code in the same manner doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks.

WFM does not use Perl - it uses JavaScript for built-in-customizations to the to-be-instantiated workflow. You might be able to utilize an inline script or FormAPI callServer mechanism in the WFM instantiation form - which would provide you a means of calling out to Perl - otherwise you either need to do the entire process in JavaScript or, I believe, create a Java program that can get loaded as a means of being a data source (I suggest spending a fair amount of time reading the WFM manual - carefully)