About this task
When a task type developer creates a task type
with capability for manual starting, you can start an instance of that task
from the Task Configuration window. When a task type is configured for manual
starting, you can start that task by clicking
in the
Actions
column for that task. If the Start icon is disabled, you cannot start a task
instance manually.
To start a task manually
Procedure
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In
My webMethods:
Navigate >
Applications > Administration > Business > Tasks > Task Engine
Administration. All of the task types available in
My webMethods are displayed in the Task Configuration window.
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Locate the task type you want to
start and click
in the
Actions
column for that task type. The Start page opens.
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Enter the task information you want
to apply to this task instance in the New Task panel:
- Name—the name you want to apply
to this task instance.
- Description—your description of
this task instance.
- Priority—the priority you want
to assign to the task instance.
- Custom Task ID—any custom
identification you want to apply to the task instance.
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Click
Start
Task. A confirmation dialog box appears.
- Click
Show
Details to view the task ID number, otherwise click
OK. The
started task is assigned to any users, groups, and roles defined within the
task according to its assignment rules, and it appears in the inboxes of all
recipients. If the task type contains no assignments, you must assign the task
from the Task List Management page.
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Click
Open the
task to view the task details page for the new task.
Important: You can continue to
click
Start
Task after you first start a task; each time you click
Start
Task, a new task instance is started using the task information
values you have specified. If you do not change the task information before you
start any subsequent tasks, each task instance will display the same task
information
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Browse to any other location after
you have finished starting tasks.