SYS_ACT_PARENT_NAME

ScriptEigener Objekttyp in der Automation Engine Function: Supplies the name of a superordinate task.

Syntax

SYS_ACT_PARENT_NAME([Activation type])

Comments

This script function supplies the name of a superordinate task (parent).In the case of manual activation, this is the name of the User object (e.g. SMITH/DEV).

If no activation type is indicated, this script function supplies the processor.

In order to facilitate that the name of a group may be retrieved, "Generate at Runtime" (Attributes tab) must be activated in the task using this script function. Otherwise, the name can only be retrieved for jobs in post process.

Examples

The first example checks whether the task runs in a group, workflow or schedule. If so, the name of this task is written in the activation protocol. If there is no superordinate task, the corresponding entry is made in the activation protocol.

:SET &NAME# = SYS_ACT_PARENT_NAME()
:IF &NAME# NE " "
:   PRINT "Name of parent: &NAME#."
:ELSE
:   PRINT "No parent"
:ENDIF

The second example determines the Activator of a task whose name is output in the activation log. In the case of manual activation, the protocol shows the name and department of the particular user.

:SET &NAME# = SYS_ACT_PARENT_NAME(ACT)
:PRINT "Task was activated by &NAME#."

The third example also serves to determine the Activator of a task. If it was activated through the CallAPI, the following line may be printed in the activation protocol:

2004-01-27 13:19:36 - U0020408 Task was activated by *SCRIPT.

See also:

Script Elements - Activation Data

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