Difference b/w various blocks in Guided Procedures?

Hi experts,
I am new to Guided Procedures and want to know a few things.
Can anyone of you tell the difference between the various blocks in GP.
Or
Can you give a brief idea about when will we use the different types of blocks in GP?
1.Sequential
2.Parallel Dynamic
3.Precondition Loop
4.Alternatives
5.Parallel Block
6.Post condition loop
Also, can any one tell me the diff between a Process and a Simple Process.
Thank You.
Regards,
Murthy J N.

Hi Murthy,
As we know that CAF Guided Procedures (CAF GP) is a framework for modeling and managing workflows using simple and user-friendly tools. As a part of the Composite Application Framework (CAF), GP enables access to multiple backend systems, consistently combining different types of services and applications into processes.GP supports collaboration, ad-hoc items, and offline task management using interactive forms. It provides role-based access to tools and resources and guidance through the workflows at runtime, thereby helping end users to easily identify and complete their tasks.
CAF GP enables you to re-use existing services and applications, such as SAP system transactions, remote-enabled function modules (RFCs), CAF Core applications.
Please check the below links for the different tyoes of blocks available at GP:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/68/6182410349213ce10000000a1550b0/frameset.htm
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/8269bdb8-0701-0010-4692-c3349106ec66
Process and its details are mentioned at below link .
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/43/2713f5177e6021e10000000a422035/frameset.htm
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Shaila
Edited by: Shaila kasha on May 19, 2009 12:15 PM

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