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The "Hello World – Windows" Workflow

 

Table WF-4 will walk you through the steps of executing a Windows Workflow that mimics a build and deploy process.  The Workflow will execute the application by displaying text in notepad.  This Workflow does not need any compilers installed and can be executed as is.

 

Table WF-4: "Hello World - Windows" Sample Workflow

Step

Action

1

From the OM Workflow perspective, go to the Workflow Explorer.  Expand  on the Public Workflow node and double click on  "Hello World – Windows".

2

A default output directory must be defined so that if a build directory is not defined to the Workflow then the Workflow  knows where to write the results.  If you have not set a default output directory, a dialog box will be displayed.  Enter c:\build.

3

Select the Activities tab to go to the Activities View.  Double click on the "Hello World – Sample Workflow" Activity.  This Workflow executes Activities that mimic a build occurring in the c:\mojo\hello directory.

4

From the Workflow Explorer right mouse click on the "Hello World – Windows" Workflow and select Execute Workflow.

5

You will see the progress of the Workflow as it executes in the bottom pane of your screen in the Workflow Monitor.

6

Before the Workflow completes, notepad will display to your screen containing Hello World with execution times. Notice in your Workflow monitor that the Workflow  has not completed as long as notepad is still executing.  This demonstrates how the Workflow Monitor watches each process as it executes. 

7

Close Notepad and notice that the Workflow will now be reported as "complete".

8

Expand the nodes  Hello World Windows– Today – My Computer.  Select the log.  If you do not see your log, select the refresh icons (two circular arrows) to refresh your data from the Knowledge Base Server.

8

The log will display the results of each Activity in the Workflow.