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Table 1-8. Binding Values of the vim3WaitToolsStarted Action
Parameter Name Binding Type
Bind to Existing or
Create Parameter? Binding Values
vm
IN Automatic binding
n
Local Parameter: vm
n
Source parameter: vm[in-
parameter]
n
Type: VC:VirtualMachine
n
Value: Not editable, variable is
not a workflow attribute.
n
Description:
The virtual machine to
start.
pollingRate
IN Bind
n
Local Parameter: pollRate
n
Source parameter:
pollRate[attribute]
n
Type: number
n
Description:
The polling rate in seconds
at which vim3WaitTaskEnd
checks the advancement of
the vCenter server task.
timeout
IN Create
n
Local Parameter: timeout
n
Source parameter:
timeout[attribute]
n
Type: number
n
Value: 10
n
Description:
The timeout limit that
vim3WaitToolsStarted waits
before throwing an
exception.
Bind the Simple Workflow Example Scripted Task Elements
You bind a workflow's elements together in the Schema tab of the workflow editor. Bindings define how the
scripted task elements process input parameters and generate output parameters. You also bind the scriptable
task elements to their JavaScript functions.
Prerequisites
Complete the following tasks.
n
“Create the Simple Workflow Example,” on page 75.
n
“Create the Schema of the Simple Workflow Example,” on page 76.
n
“Define the Parameters of the Simple Workflow Example,” on page 80.
n
“Define the Simple Workflow Example Decision Bindings,” on page 80.
n
Open the workflow for editing in the workflow editor.
Procedure
1
On the Schema tab, click the Edit icon ( ) of the Already Started scriptable task element.
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