Configuration

The Configuration tab has the following fields.

Field

Global Var?

Description

Name

No

The name to appear as the label for the activity in the process definition.

Description

No

Short description of the activity.

Use External Class

No

When this field is checked, the Code tab is disabled, and you must load the class using the Class Library and Class fields. When this field is unchecked, you must add your code to the appropriate methods on the Code tab.

Java

No

This field contains the Class Library, Class, and Init Method fields that allow you to specify which class and method to use.

Class Library

No

Use this field to specify an AliasLibrary resource that is used to locate the Java class files. For more information about AliasLibrary resources, see TIBCO Designer™ Palette Reference.

Class

No

The compiled Java class that implements the JavaProcessStarter abstract class. Use the Show Class Browser button to select the class from the specified Class Library.

Init Method

No

The init() method for the class. This field is automatically populated when you use the Show Class Browser button. For more information about the init() method, see JavaProcessStarter Abstract Class.

You can use the drop down list to select a different method in the selected Java class, if desired.

Note: You can hover the cursor over this field to display the signature of the selected method.

Init Method Parameters

No

This table allows you to specify default values for the input parameters of the init() method. Each input parameter has three fields:

  • Parameter Name — Name of the parameter.

  • Parameter Type — Datatype of the parameter.

  • Parameter Value — Specify a default value for the parameter.