Attaching an attachment to Work item

Hi all,
I have req where I need to attach an attachment to the work item , I need to develop an FM which will do this .So could you please help me out ?
This is on very high priority so Correct ans would be definately rewarded.
Thanks .

hi
good
go through the following link
/people/rammanohar.tiwari/blog/2005/10/10/generic-object-services-gos--in-background
u will get an clear idea of how to attach PDF as a attachment to the work item
or
you want to manually attach a file.. in the task you can check the "Confirm end of processing" option.
By doing this the agent executing the task has an option to attach a file on completing the task/workitem so that the next agent gets a work item with or without an attachment.
Alternatively - Create a task using object type SOFM, import the attachment (method : Import File) .Pass this attachemnt to your workitem through binding: Workflow Container element is AttachObjects.
Also refer : Re: Attachments in Send Mail step.
reward point if helpful.
thanks
mrutyun^

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