1. Business Process Framework: Workflow Guide
  2. Guidelines for Using the Process Simulator

Guidelines for Using the Process Simulator

If you use the Process Simulator, then it is recommended that you adhere to the following guidelines:

  • If the Workflow Process does not contain a user interact step, then do not navigate or click UI elements in the Siebel client while the Process Simulator runs.

  • Do not navigate outside of the Process Simulator while the simulation runs.

  • It might be necessary to use ALT+TAB to return to Siebel Tools or Web Tools to proceed with the simulation after the Siebel client starts.

  • After the simulation starts, it is possible that the client window will not return focus to the client. In such a case, you manually return to the simulation - for example, by using ALT+TAB in a Windows environment.

  • You can use the Process Designer to change values in step properties, and then return to the Process Simulator to test the Workflow Process. After changing values in step properties, you must stop the Process Simulator, change these values, and then restart the simulation.

  • You can change process properties at any time and continue with the simulation from that point. This allows you to test various paths through the Workflow Process without having to restart the simulator.

  • You can hide the Object Explorer and the Properties pane as required. You can resize the main window so that it covers only a part of the display area.

  • If you define a wait step in seconds, then the Process Simulator simulates a wait period according to the number of seconds that you define for this wait step. If you define the unit of time in minutes or greater, then the Simulator continues to the next step.

  • It is not necessary for a Workflow Process to be active to run it in the Process Simulator. The simulator ignores activation date, expiration date, and status.