Description:
This step pings the server.
Inputs
- serverIP– Server host name or IP
- timeout– Timeout value
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “clsPingStepDef” example.
- Create a new process definition named “clsPingStepDef” and open it in Designer mode.
- Drag a "clsPing" step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and the “clsPing” steps, as shown above.
- Click the “clsPing” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step. Enter the expression to evaluate. Specify a variable or a global to store the expression result. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, and execute it. As configured, the process step should ping the server.
- The process step shall generate an error alert if the host is unknown, as shown in the graphic below.
- Navigate to the Status - Log - System Log to view the ping exception requests.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the import process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.