Changing files in nested wf

OK, I'm trying to do a nested job, and as WONDERFUL as the documentation on this is (NOT!), I'm stuck. I've read nested job threads on this forum over and over, but I can't seem to get out of this hole...

When my job reaches the <wftask> task, it just hangs in the todo list, saying "Waiting for Nested Job" under the Status column. Under Task Options, I don't have any actions to take, so I can't manually start the nested job.

I tried to use author_assignment_with_nested_job.wft as an example, but the same thing happens... when it gets to the <wftask>, it hangs, saying "Waiting for Nested Job", and doesn't give you any actions under Task Options.

HELP! Why is this hanging, and more importantly, how do I get this working?

thanks,
maureen

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Migrateduser

Are you certain the nested workflow is assigned to you?

Dave Smith
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Nike, Inc.
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mogoo

Smitty-
where is that parameter set? no, I guess I'm not sure, how do I check?
maureen

Migrateduser

Well I'm not exactly sure. I've never used the <wftask> method of kicking off a nested workflow. I would assume that it would immediately display the initial user entry form for the new job (by default) on your screen, but if that isn't happening, I don't really even know where to begin. Did you test out the workflow you are nesting as a stand-alone workflow to make sure it works by itself? You are correct, there isn't even enough documentation for nested workflow in existence for it to even get to the point where it sucks. It's just not there at all. Maybe ghoti will chime in and save the day. I think he knows as much as anyone about <wftask>. Let me know what you find out.

Dave Smith
Sr. Software Engineer
Nike, Inc.
(503) 671-4238
DavidH.Smith@nike.com

Adam Stoller

If you can - please turn on workflow debugging (so as to generate the XML job spec from the instantiated wft) - of the "parent" job (and "child" job if possible) - and post it as an attachment here.

I've used the wftask a number of times and sometimes things are a bit tricky at first. If you post the information I can probably give you some pointers on it.

--fish
(Interwoven Senior Technical Consultant)

mogoo

thanks fish!
here's the output....
maureen

Adam Stoller

Okay - I just refreshed my memory - there's a bug with respect to the To Do List menu options with nested workflows in WebDeskPro GUI. I am sure this was reported, but I cannot seem to find it in our system right now, so just to be sure I filed a new bug report (37382) on it.

When your wftask becomes active (in the "parent" workflow) - the To Do List will show you what you indicated "Waiting for Nested Job" - you need to go to the Task Options menu and select Task Details - which will bring up the task details window. From there you will be able to do Select Task Operation > Start Nested Job

In the WebDesk interface - it's much more straight forward - there's a link associated with the task that says "Start.

--fish
(Interwoven Senior Technical Consultant)

mogoo

you're the best, fish... that did it!
thank you, may the workflow gods smile bright upon you.
maureen