In order to start an order handling process, you need to provide the order data (customer, ordered items, etc.). In this example, these data are provided in Excel sheets. In order to avoid the tiresome task of capturing the data manually, an RPA-System (Robotic Process Automation) is used. An RPA bot reads the order data from a provided Excel file, logs into Bonita, hands over the order data and triggers the process.
I am using the free version of Microsoft Power Automate Desktop as RPA system.
As part of our Master's degree Systèmes d'Information Avancés at iaelyon School of Managementat, we had the opportunity to create an application to manage loans within a bank, using the software bonita. It was a very rewarding teamwork with Ilona Remy, Erwan Druel, Leo Kadrija and Lambert Clement.
gestionEmprunt is a group project realized as part of a Bonita Camp organized for the Master's degree Systèmes d'Information Avancés of iaelyon School of Management. The app was developed by Chloé BAT, Mattis BITON, Alexandre BLONDELLE, Antoine BUSSONNE and Thourya BAARAB.
Most selections of paths in BPMN models are based on data, such as the total of an order. In this example I show how you can select a path based on events - even though Bonita doesn't support the event-based gateway as it is defined in the BPMN standard. Includes a video and the download of the Bonita project.
This example demonstrates how processes that are deployed on different Bonita installations (e.g. the Bonita installations of two business partners) can communicate via a Message Queue. For this purpose, a simple connector to the message broker RabbitMQ has been implemented.
It is also possible to replace one of the two process engine by an entirely different system (such as an ERP system). This is demonstrated with a simple Java program that communicates with a Bonita process.
Example of a process with a call activity that calls another process containing the details of preparing the proposal. There is also video which explains how and when to use a call activity and how to transfer data to the called process and back to the root process.
A process with a multi-instance activity. In the process, an order is created. Each order contains several line items that need to be checked separately. This is achieved by a multi-instance task that is instantiated for each line item. There is also a video that shows the execution and how to define a multi-instance activities and the required data.
Custom connector to start a process or execute a task by reading incoming emails. The connector allows you to read an incomingemail,extract information and attachments, and launch a process or execute a process task.
An example of a process collaboration consisting of two processes communicating via message flow. In the accompanying video I also explain the advantages of using a collaboration, and how to correlate messages to process instances.
Three variants of a simple process containing different gateway types. Watch the video and explore the behavior of each type of gateway by executing the examples in Bonita.
Introductory example for demonstrating the execution of a BPMN process. There are also two videos provided: One explains the artifacts that need to be created and the information that has to be provided in order to create an executable process, the other is about process definitions and process instances (cases).
Two examples demonstrating the connection between Bonita and UIPath, a Robotic Process Automation System (RPA System).
In the first example, order data are provided as Excel sheets. They are read by an RPA bot. Then the bot starts a Bonita process and hands over the order data.
In the second example, a Bonita process calls an RPA bot in order to retrieve a currency exchange rate from a website.
If you have some "reference" data in your BDM (like a list of countries, a list of airports, etc.) or this kind of list is stored in an external database?
BookMobile saves your day! With that page, just reference the BDM you want to access or any external database you like and you will be able to directly add, edit, search data.
Releases for BookMobile - Edit directly any BDM object, or external reference table
ReviewBuddy is an App that automates Review Processes. From the time an HR representative notifies employees to draft reviews, to the final validation of these Reviews by HR and providing a PDF summary of each.
This is an official Living Application example for Bonita Community and Enterprise Editions.
The latest release is built using Bonita 2021.1 and is compatible with any future releases of Bonita.
:information_source: If you are using an older version of Bonita, download the release corresponding to the version in question.
This example demonstrates the following concepts:
- Living Application
- Forms, pages and custom widgets built in the UI Designer
- Process using BDM and contracts
- Variable initialization using BonitaUsers templates
I am running Bonita in docker containers and using Kubernetes. Using Kubernetes or not it not that relevant but if you are using docker, the following is probably interesting for you. I used to run the migrations manually (ie sopping my container, mounting a volume with the config and migration scripts, restarting the container, running the tool, restarting a new container on the new version). While that works... it is not the simplest...
Ironically, the documentation on the Official Docker hub page mentions some wget, unzip, etc... All kind of stuff no one really want to do :)
It allows you to show progress based on milestones that you define. It can be used in a form or in a page, for example to show the end user in which phase or milestone the process instance is currentlly at.
AutocompleteKey return a key and can get a Key to display the value. The AutocompleteKey works as a Select widget (Autocomplete works as a Text Helper).
Note: from 7.12 onwards we recommend using the Autocomplete feature of Bonita.
# page_cranetruck The page help you to configure you JAAS service. Give the parameters, and then test immediately if all is correct. If you have a subcription version, you have access to the LDAP Synchronizer tool. Copy the JAR file, and then you can verify that the parameters are correct.
This REST API can access in **one call** all your **Process variables** , **BDM variables** (with all the hierarchies), **Local variable** , from a **taskId** or from a **caseId** .
Display the worker's photography and the number of item in the queue. Then, according to the monitoring, you can setup correctly the number of workers: * if they are all busy, then you can increase the numbers (if your CPU is not 100%) * second, you can have a good view on "on what my workers are working" : connectors? Groovy? Sql?
# page_moonrover Report on BDM Noon Rover is used to access the Business Data Model information. All data in theses tables can be search. When to use it? In production, to search data in your database. To build some form, and give access to your users Search in your Business Data Table As an administrator (you should have access to the profile Administrator), All different objects are visible in the list. Select one objet.
Noon Rover is used to access the Business Data Model information. All data in theses tables can be search. When to use it? In production, to search data in your database. To build some form, and give access to your users Search in your Business Data Table As an administrator (you should have access to the profile Administrator), All different objects are visible in the list. Select one objet.