linkBusinessData Step

Use the step to link businesss objects to the instance.

Last published at: August 7th, 2025

Description:

The step links business objects to the process instance. The process instance can generate a report of all business objects used during execution.

 

Inputs

  • itemsToLink – list of items to link
 

 

Returns

  • None
 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “linkBusinessDataDef” example.          

  • Create a new process definition called “linkBusinessDataDef” and open the definition in designer mode. 
  • Drag a “linkBusinessData” step to the canvas. 
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” and the “linkBusinessData” steps, as shown above.  
  • Define a few variables or globals to store the data items.
  • Click the “linkBusinessData” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step. Click the button to link Items to the instance. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

 

  • Click the button to link Items to the instance. A pop-up window is displayed for configuration. Click the Add Row (+) button to insert an empty row. Provide the Item value and the Item Type. Click the Save button. You may add multiple item values by using the Add Row button. 

 

  • Save the process definition. Then, navigate to the Process—Instance page and generate a new process instance.

 

  • On the Process Instance page, select the above process instance from the table and select the Execute - With Params menu option.  Provide the variable values and click the Execute button. 

 

  • The process instance completes successfully. Select the instance to render and click the Items - Business Data menu option. 

 

  • The step should link business objects used within the process instance.

 

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. 

Click here to download the sample file.