Serial communication
hey,
I am very new to Bonita and process application development. I am looking to create an application that communicates with a reader (RFID) using rs232. Has this kind of application been done or is it at all possible on the platform?
This is really a deal breaker for me, i develop applications that communicate with different types of devices and industrial machines. So, a heads up on this will see me migrate this systems to Bonita, i really appreciate your support on this.
peter
Hi, it seems to be an interesting project...
Bonita is based on Java and you can easily use Java code in Bonita processes. So the answer is simple - if you know how to communicate this device using Java, you know how to communicate it in Bonita processes. In this case the best way to go is to create your own, custom "connector" in Bonita - quite simple task.
Otherwise, first try to communicate with this device using pure java code, and then get back to Bonita :)
But remamber also that java is available in the background of the process not in foreground (user forms), where you have to use JavaScript with all its limitations.
Best regards,
bpms.help
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guys, the java way could work but requires admin rights on the browser, not such a good thing, so i am still on this and will update accordingly when i get a break-thru. for now, i will try to virtualize the comports and make them available on the IP network and use normal connectors on the server.
i'll update you on the outcome of this.