topic Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity in Alfresco Archive https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176633#M129763 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Using Activiti 5.16 I have noticed that when a process is started via a Call Activity from another process, the only variables created are those which are explicitly mapped in the extensionElements in elements.</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>However, when the same process is started directly then a variable is created for every dataObject defined for that process.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Is this behaviour deliberate?</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>I would have thought it was better to always create the variables from the dataObjects, and then just set the values for those variables mapped in the Call Activity. In this way variables which are only needed in the called process will still be available for use.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Is there any way to force the Call Activity to create process variables for all dataObjects in the called process?</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:13:15 GMT simontilbrook 2014-12-23T10:13:15Z Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176633#M129763 Using Activiti 5.16 I have noticed that when a process is started via a Call Activity from another process, the only variables created are those which are explicitly mapped in the extensionElements in elements.However, when the same process is started directly then a variable is created for every da Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:13:15 GMT https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176633#M129763 simontilbrook 2014-12-23T10:13:15Z Re: Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176634#M129764 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Hi,</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>I think the same thing happens in 5.19.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Is there a reason for that? Is there a way to go around?</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Best regards,</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Philippe.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:01:03 GMT https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176634#M129764 delamotte 2016-04-25T20:01:03Z Re: Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176635#M129765 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>The only thing that comes in mind is customizing the CallActivityBehaviour…</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:25:52 GMT https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176635#M129765 jbarrez 2016-04-26T11:25:52Z Re: Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176636#M129766 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Ok, thanks, I'll try something like that. But is it considered as a normal behaviour? It doesn't seem really logical to me…</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:47:42 GMT https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176636#M129766 delamotte 2016-04-26T13:47:42Z Re: Variables defined as Dataobjects are not created for processes started by Call Activity https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176637#M129767 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Note sure, the data objects are a fairly recent addition to the engine.</SPAN><BR /><SPAN>Imo, the data objects should somehow also be mapped like regular vars. But I agree with you, it would make sense to add that to the call activity</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 03 May 2016 11:32:31 GMT https://connect.hyland.com/t5/alfresco-archive/variables-defined-as-dataobjects-are-not-created-for-processes/m-p/176637#M129767 jbarrez 2016-05-03T11:32:31Z