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SYS_ACT_PREV_NAME

Script Function: Returns the name of the previous jobAn Automation Engine object type for a process that runs on a target system. in a workflowAn object of the Automation Engine that can include several executable objects and which runs them in a specified order. [Formerly called "ProcessFlow" and "JobPlan."]

Syntax

SYS_ACT_PREV_NAME()

Return codes

Name of the preceding taskAn executable object that is running. Tasks are also referred to as activities.
"START" - The task is the first one in the workflow as the predecessor is the starting point.

Comments

Only tasks running in workflows must use this scriptA particular Automation Engine object type. functionPre-defined run book template in the Automation Engine. One single step only, e.g. Start Windows Service, Copy file,….

Only use this script function if there is exactly one previous task. If there is more than one predecessor, a runtimeThe duration of a task's execution. It refers to the period between a task's start and end. It does not include its activation period (see also: activation and start). error occurs and the script is aborted.

Example

The name of the previous task within a workflow is printed in the activation protocol.

:SET &NAME# = SYS_ACT_PREV_NAME()
:
PRINT "Name of the previous task is &NAME#."

 

See also:

Script element Description

SYS_ACT_PREV_NR

Returns the run number (RunIDShort for "run number". It is a number that provides unique information about a task's execution. The RunID can include 7 to 10 digits. It is assigned by the Automation Engine component .) of a previous task in a workflow.

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