Inside Automation Engine > Executing Objects > Stage 1: Activation

Stage 1: Activation

All objects belonging to the class of executable objects can be executed. AE provides various ways which can be used depending on the individual situation and requirements. Refer to the chapter "First steps" to learn more about the available activation methods (see listShows entities in a grid view below) on the basis of useful examples.

Type of activation

Description

Workflow

Executes objects in a defined order.

Schedule

Starts objects in predefined intervals.

Recurring tasks

Also run in intervals.

Group

Executes objects collectively.

Script element

ACTIVATE_UC_OBJECT or RESTART_UC_OBJECT activates objects.

Object settings

Start objects in reaction to defined conditions (such as the Post Conditions tab of 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."] taskAn executable object that is running. Tasks are also referred to as activities.).

Manually

The UserInterfaceThis is the Automation Engine's graphical user interface. [Formerly called the "Rich Client", "RichGUI" and "Dialog Client."] provides several ways of executing objects manually:

The task obtains a 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 . which is shown in the activity or Message WindowA window that appears on the user interface and contains information, warning, and error messages., in reports and statistical data.

Steps

Description

RunID

The task obtains a running number (RunID) and can thus be clearly identified in the AE system.

 

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