linkBusinessData Step

Use the step to link businesss objects to the instance.

Last published at: January 6th, 2026

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 named “linkBusinessDataDef” and open it 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, then click Save. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have Copilot add new process steps that match your process description. 

 

  • Click the button to link Items to the instance. A configuration pop-up window appears. Click the Add Row (+) button to insert an empty row. Enter 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 create a new process instance.

 

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

 

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

 

  • The step should link the 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 any missing configuration steps after import, such as file path references and database connections. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

Click here to download the sample file.