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error in 'Start workflow'??

tiofelix — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:36:28 GMT

Hi, i am trying Alfresco 1.4 workflow's and I think this is a bug: I define a new rule that start workflow to all content added or created into my space. This error is shown when i try to add/create a new content in my space: ERROR [org.alfresco.repo.action.ActionServiceImpl] An error was

Re: error in 'Start workflow'??

davidc — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:53:17 GMT

Which action did you use? "Start Workflow" or "Execute Javascript".

Prior to 1.4 community final, there was a bug which meant the "Start Workflow" action appeared in the Rule wizard. It shouldn't as there's no UI to configure it usually resulting in the exception you've reported.

If you're using javascript, can you post your script.

Re: error in 'Start workflow'??

tiofelix — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:52:26 GMT

I download last week the bundle: alfresco-community-jboss-1.4.0. This happens if define the rule "start workflow" to all items in a space. No javascript.
Thanks

Re: error in 'Start workflow'??

davidc — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:59:06 GMT

I really thought this was fixed, so have just checked. Unfortunately, the fix missed the community final train.

You must use a script action to start an advanced workflow - see http://wiki.alfresco.com/wiki/WorkflowAdministration#Step_7:_Integration_with_Rules_.28Optional.29