Starting Process Execution

The process can be started for execution the unlimited number of times by setting different start parameters. Process parameters are previously set up in the Process Settings and Parameters dialog box.

Starting process for execution is available in the desktop application in the business process setup window, in the object navigator and in business application.

To start process in business application setup window:

In the Set Up Business Process dialog box:

Click the Start button in the Start group on the Process ribbon tab.
Select the Start context menu item of:

Working area of business process setup dialog box.
Root element on the dialog box side panel.

In the Start Process dialog box that opens set the required parameters and click the Start button.

To start process in the object navigator:

In the object navigator select a business process.
Open context menu and select the Start item.
In the Start Process dialog box that opens set the required parameters and click the Start button.

To start process in business application:

Open business application for edit.
Select the business process.
Open context menu and select the Start item.
In the Start Process dialog box that opens set the required parameters and click the Start button.

NOTE. The users with process owner role and administrator, if he/she has full access to the process, have permission to start process for execution. Other users trying to start process in the object navigator will see the message indicating that they do not have permission to start process, the Start button will be inactive.

Process start parameters can be set in the Start Process dialog box:

The window contains two parameter groups: Start Parameters and Other Settings.

To set start parameters:

In the Start Parameters area select values of each parameter by selecting elements in the drop-down lists. Their multiple selection determines the number of started process instances. The number of parameters is set on setting up process parameters.

In the Other Parameters area:

Select the Process Execution Time parameter value in calendar. The value must be not less than the sum of execution times for all stages. After this time is reached, the process is considered as expired.
If required, write comment for the start.

Click the Start N Processes button where N is the number of started process instances. The number of started instances is equal to the number of start parameters combinations, which depends on the selected checkboxes and selected parameter values.
The example above shows selected checkboxes for the following parameters: Organization Structure, Plan Versions and Currencies. Four organizations, two plan versions and one currency are selected in parameters. The number of parameter combinations is eight, so eight process instances will be started for each parameter combination. If checkbox is deselected, the value of non-selected parameter will be selected in the list at step execution.
The number of started process instances is defined on the button, for example, Start 8 processes.

Then, to execute started process steps, open the Process Monitoring dialog box.

NOTE. The running processes are executed at the server or user local computer. By default server runtime is set up for running processes.