Test message and timer events

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Test message and timer events

To test message and timer events, the DSG_WORKFLOW_ADMIN role is required.

 

The test function can be used to ensure that the process reacts as expected to messages and timer events. It is particularly useful in processes with event-based gateways, event sub-processes or multiple alternative events.

The function is intended for test tasks, not live tasks. It is not possible to reset the process after the test.

 

1.In Organizer’s south panel, right-click the desired task and select Process testing.

2.Select the desired testing:

oSend Message - Used to manually trigger a message event in the process.

▪Type a message ID and press OK.

▪The message ID must match the one used in a message event in the process.

▪If there is such an event waiting for the specified ID, it is triggered and the process continues accordingly. If no matching message is found, nothing happens.

oValidate timer events - Used to manually trigger timer events in the process, if their specified time has passed.

▪Press Validate to trigger the timer events that, based on their time settings, should have occurred at the time of testing.

▪The function checks all active timer events in the process.

▪Timer events that, according to their time setting, should have occurred at the time of testing are triggered immediately.