Superordinate Tasks (Parents)
Objects can be activated in various ways, with the originator of the activation being referred to as the superordinate task or parent.
Activation Type: Processor (PRC)
A processor is a superordinate tasks that is responsible for the proper execution of tasks. It can be one of the following objects:
- Schedule
- Workflow
- Group
Activation Type: Activator (ACT)
An activator directly activates tasks, but is not responsible for monitoring their execution:
- User (manual activation)
- CallAPI
- Tasks that execute the SYS_STATE_ACTIVE script element
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Object settings
In almost all objects, you can configure values that can change during runtime (duration of runtime, status, result, ...). Therefore, objects can be started from particular points if their values deviate from specified values.
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Executable objects
Configurable on the Runtime page: Runtime that is above or below the limit. See Defining the Runtime Page. -
Notifications
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Workflows
Result evaluation of the individual tasks: Defining the Attributes Page
Time checkpoint for tasks: Configuring the Time & Dependencies Properties of a Task in a Workflow
Else conditions: External Dependencies in Workflows
Runtime that is above or below the limit: Defining the Runtime Page
Condition STATUS: Configuring the Conditions, Preconditions, Postconditions Properties of a Task in a Workflow -
Schedules
Result evaluation of the individual tasks: Defining the Attributes Page
Runtime that is above or below the limit: Defining the Runtime Page
OK status: Defining Schedule Objects
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Tip: Use scripts to retrieve information about parent tasks. For more information, see Script Elements for Workflows and Tasks in Workflows.