For checking the statusThis represents the condition of a task (such as active, blocked, generating). of external tasks, the period that should be taken into account must be specified. The External Dependency tab contains a selection of settings which can be considered for calculating the lead time satisfaction.
The lead time satisfaction is the particular time span in which the external taskAn executable object that is running. Tasks are also referred to as activities. ends at least once or during which a timeout occurs.
The external task's activation of start time is irrelevant. What's important is its end time. If this end time does not lie within the satisfaction lead time, further processing depends on the settings made in the external dependencyA task whose end status is considered when a workflow is being processed. The task itself, however, does not run within the framework of this workflow.. You can either wait for the external task to end, skip the external dependency or cancel the 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."].
The following intends to illustrate the different durations of lead time satisfaction. The involved workflow consists of two tasks and one external dependency.
The lead time satisfaction commences when the last workflow executionAn execution is an instance of a workflow. It can be monitored and controlled using the workflow monitor. ends.
The lead time satisfaction commences before the workflow starts. How far back this time span dates depends on the specified value.
The lead time satisfaction is limited if the end of the last workflow execution lies within this time span.
The lead time satisfaction commences when the workflow starts.
See also:
External Workflow Dependencies
"External Dependency"
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