Creating a business process node

If you use the WID, you can create a business process node by the following steps.

To create a business process node with the Graphical Builder, do the following:

  1. From the Graphical Editor view of the Graphical Builder, select BPNode under the CompositonNode and then click the presentation node that will call this business process. The business process node appears in the Business Logic box and a link is generated between the presentation node and the business process node.

    Screen capture showing a business process node is linked to a presentation node

    Notes:
    • You probably see an exclamation mark on the business process node. You can put your cursor on the exclamation mark and see the help information that indicates you need to associate the business process node with a BPEL file.
  2. Double-click the business process node. The Business Process Node Dialog box pops up.
  3. Define the business process node:
    • If you already have a business process to use with this business process node, click Browse and locate your BPEL file. The process name defined in the BPEL file is displayed. Click OK to close the dialog box.
      Note: You probably see a yellow left arrow between the business process node and the presentation node. You can put your cursor on the yellow left arrow and see the help information. The help information indicates you need to define the link between the business process node and the presentation node, and resolve the business process in Struts.
    • If you do not have an existing business process to use with this business process node, create a business process for this node:
      1. Click the Create button. The New business process window appears.
      2. Enter the package name and file name of the business process and click Next.
      3. Select your process type and click Finish. The Process Editor of the WebSphere® Integration Developer will start automatically. You can then use the BPEL Editor and BP Extension Tool to create the business process.

    If you already have a BPEL file, from the Package Explorer view, you can also drag and drop the BPEL file into the Graphical Editor to create a business process node.

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