[SOLVED] Defining and using the variable to schedule the workflow in collibra

Defining and using the variable to schedule the workflow in collibra

Currently the timer event have this Cron job configuration embedded in the workflow code-

<timerEventDefinition>
        <timeCycle>0 58 16 1/1 * ? *</timeCycle>
</timerEventDefinition>

I want this as a configurable property on workflow overview page. I was trying to workaround the expression property in the timer main config but no luck on that. Any idea on how to do that?

Thanks.

Solution

Have you tried to define a start form variable in your workflow with readable false? And then in your Time cycle property you can use an expression like ${} You can then manage the cron expression in the workflow definition in the DGC.

  **Start Form Variable Example:**
  Id = cronExpressionVariable
  type = string
  Default = 0 58 16 1/1 * ? *
  Required = false
  Readable = false
  Writeable = true

  Then in the timer, set the Time Cycle = ${cronExpressionVariable}

You can then maintain the value in the workflow definition without having to update the workflow itself.