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Deploying an Open Client Java Step or Launch Step Processor

Whether you use the out-of-the-box (OOTB) applications/applets or build a customized Java Step Processor or Launch Step Processor, you will need to deploy the Processor on the Open Client Web server.

Before you deploy your own Java applets or applications, it is recommended that you deploy (without modifying) and run the sample Java Step Processor and/or Launch Step Processor applications or applets supplied with your Process Development Environment. Successfully deploying and running these sample Processors will help verify that your development system is correctly set up for deployment.

Caution: If you upgrade to a new FileNet Open Client, PJAC, or Process Engine version, you must redeploy all existing custom applications and applets (including all Step and Launch Step Processors). Existing applications/applets should be recompiled and then redeployed using the procedure below. If you get compiling errors, correct your applications/applets (e.g., your custom Step Processors) by comparing them to the new version's sample Java Processors.

Note:  This procedure assumes you have already completed the following steps.

  • You have installed FileNet Open Client on your Web server.
  • You have installed PJAC for Open Client.
  • You have installed and configured the JRE for your development system; for information, see Configuring the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
  • You have installed the Process Development Environment to a new directory on your development system and included the Process pw.jar file in your CLASSPATH (for information, see Installing the Process Development Environment).
  • You have either modified the OOTB Java Step and Launch Step Processors, created your own custom Java Processors, or are using the OOTB Process Open Client Java Processors as they are.

To Deploy an Open Client Java Processor, follow these steps (click on the link for detailed information):

  1. Compile the Java Step Processor (or other application/applet) files.
  2. Create a JAR File to contain the compiled versions.
  3. Sign the JAR File (required).
  4. Deploy the JAR File on your Open Client Web server.
  5. Configure the server for the Web application (Open Client).
  6. Add the Step Processor to the Workflow.