Searching for Task Applications

About this task

After you create a task, there are several methods for locating it within IBM webMethods Designer. You can:

  • Find it in the Solutions view by expanding a solution folder and then expanding the Tasks folder.
  • Find the task by using the webMethods search feature:
    1. With Designer running, press CTRL+H to open the Search dialog box.
    2. Click the IBM webMethods tab (not IBM webMethodsAdvanced).
    3. In the Asset Type box, select CAF Task Type.
    4. In the Name or description contains box, type the task search term.
    5. Click Search and view the result in the Search view.

      You can drag a task from the Search view onto the process editor canvas.

    Tip: You can create a search with more specific criteria on the IBM webMethodsAdvanced tab. Select CAF Task Type in the Asset Type box and then specify additional search criteria.
  • Find a task from within a process that contains a task:
    1. Open the process in the process editor.
    2. In the process editor, click any task step to select it.
    3. In the Properties view, click the Implementation tab.
    4. Click the The More button button inside the Task Information area. The Tasks dialog box appears, displaying a list of all the task applications in your workspace.