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Java Step Processor
and Launch Processor
Basic features of work item pages
Use the launch page
Select a response
Enter and view comments
Complete a work item
Reassign work
Return work
Save work-in-progress
Discard changes
View status
View workflow history
Work with attachments, fields, and workflow groups
  View and specify attachments
  Edit attachment array
  Specify field values
  Assign users to workflow groups

 

  
   

About step processors

A step processor is an application that provides the information and resources for a participant to complete a step in a workflow. In a workflow definition, the author specifies which step processor to use for each step. When a participant opens a work item at runtime, the step processor displays the necessary instructions, attachments, field values, response options, and other resources the participant needs to complete the work. A step processor can also accept input from the participant.

FileNet provides sample general-purpose step processors that are suitable for many workflow applications. In addition to step processors for participant steps, there are sample launch processors that contain the resources a user needs to start a workflow.

You can use the FileNet-provided step processors as-is. Alternatively, an application developer can modify these step processors or create custom step processors for use in specific workflows. See the Help for Process Java API for additional information.