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Converting a branch to a subprocess
To allow for maximum flexibility and backward compatibility with the subprocess feature, the
Convert to subprocess option lets users transform existing processes easily. This option is
available whenever a Branch task is selected; right-clicking on it will display the contextual
menu, which holds the Convert to subprocess option.
Selecting this option automatically creates a new subprocess, takes the branch and all of its
tasks and inserts it in the new subprocess, including the Branch task itself. In the main process,
the branch is removed and replaced with a GoSub action task referring to the newly created
subprocess.
Note
The Branch task's options Backup job file, Backup job information and Backup
emulation are also automatically passed to the subprocess, which means that, if the
subprocess needs to use a different emulation than the calling process, a Change
Emulation task is required.
If any task converted into a subprocess was previously using local variables, these variables
must be removed or transferred to global variables or Job Information variables to be usable in
the newly created subprocess (see "About variables" on page696).
Running a process on desktop
Since PlanetPress Workflow configurations are typically meant to run without user interaction,
all of their processes are set to run in the background by default. In some cases, such as when
a dialog box must appear or user input is required, you may make any process run on your
desktop instead of as a service.
Generally this will happen only when calling a third-party software using the Run External
Program plugin, but also when using a Script that generates a dialog that someone must click
or interact with.
Note
The term "Desktop" is defined as the desktop of the user logged on to the computer
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