8.5

Convert 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 children 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 tasks 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 to be usable in the newly created subprocess.
Update Printer Information
To have update the printer information of a process or subprocess:
1. Right-Click on the Process in the Configuration Components Area.
2. Select Update Printer Information.
Manipulate Global Variables
Note
For information about Local Variables see Local Variables.