workflow from cgi

sara

I need to start a workflow from a cgi script of a custom menu item.
the workflow created by
$wf = $wfsystem->CreateWorkflow($wfspec);
does is not valid.
it returns the following error message:
You must be a master to run iwjobc.
is it possible to launch a workflow from a custom menu item activated by an author?

Adam Stoller

(1) This is not supported within the product, at least not currently.
(2) If you're on Unix, you could have the CGI script be setuid to a Master user - so that the job would actually be instantiated by a master even though it is being invoked initially by someone else - or you could make iwjobc setuid root. In either case it is a security issue for you to take up with your IT deparment (most won't be particularly happy about the idea).
(3) I'm not sure how you would achieve this on Windows.

It is *possible* (no guarantees) that a future version of the product may relax this requirement - but until then, any attempt to circumvent the restrictions of the product are just that - circumventions - and *may* be viewed as a violation of the support contract and/or licensing.

Having said all that - you might find some "solutions" by searching through the various forums here, as this topic comes up periodically.

--fish
(Interwoven Senior Technical Consultant)