generateID Step

Last published at: May 2nd, 2023

Description:

Generates a global unique identifier

Inputs

  • varGlobalToStoreValue-- Variable/Global to store the value
  • ID Type - A text tag to determine the ID type
  • ID Start value - A number to determine the ID start value and the next value based on the ID type

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 

Usage:

Example:

Let’s build and execute the GenerateIdDef example.          

  • Create a new definition called “GenerateIdDef”
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag a GenerateID step from the toolbox
  • Connect the dots between the start and GenerateID steps as shown below

  • Select one “Generateid” step to configure its properties
  • Configure the following values for the properties as shown on the below graphic. The ID type is a free flowing text tag. Use the dropdown to select the ID types. Repeat the configuration for other GenerateID steps. The ID start value shall be the same.   
  • Save the process definition, create a new process instance and execute. The step shall generate a global unique identifier. Select the process instance to render and check on the variables configured to store the unique ID value.