Description:
This step generates a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) value.
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 process definition called “generateIdDef” and open it in Designer mode.
- Drag a few “generateID, and synchronize” steps to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and other steps, as shown above.
- Define a variable or a global to store the ID value generated.
- Select the first “generateID” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a step name. Provide an ID type as below. Here, the ID value “CHECK” is suffixed by a unique ID generated by this step. The ID values created are stored in the “deGenerateID” SQL table. Provide a variable or a global reference to store the generated ID value. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description.
- Select the first “generateID” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Provide the ID start value in any desired format. Repeat the configuration for the second GenerateID process step. Note: The ID start value shall be the same.
- The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, and then execute it. This step generates a globally unique identifier. Select the process instance to render and check the variables configured to store the unique ID value.
- The ID values created are stored in the “deGenerateID” SQL table.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.