Generates an ID

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.