Status of custom Workflow's in 12i

Hi,
Though we did not re-do any of our custom workflow's after upgrade to 12i from 11.5.9, they seem to work fine.
Is that if we leave them like that or do you suggest us to re-create the custom workflows?
Best Regards,
Srini

Test them fully, if they work then you don't need to do anything!
Might be a good idea to take a quick overview of th workflow processes to make sure your not missing out on any new goodies though!
Gareth

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Thanks for the reply.
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Trigger custom workflow from a custom form

Hi all,
I have to trigger a custom workflow from a custom form.
I am working on 11.5.10 using forms 6i.
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4. After calling create process, set the required workflow attributes and call API 'WF_ENGINE.STARTPROCESS' to start the workflow.
5. Make sure you commit the activity after successful call.
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function z_create_event_for_cs.
""Local interface:
*" IMPORTING
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*"     REFERENCE(W_REASON) LIKE HRPXXXX-DUMMY
*"     REFERENCE(W_ESCLEVEL) LIKE HRPXXXX-DUMMY
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exceptions
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output = w_key.
w_code = w_reason.
if w_code = ' '.
w_code = 'Z'.
endif.
submit zzreassigncs
with p_key = w_key
with p_escl = w_code
with p_escnum = w_num
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program zzreassigncs.
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The deadline and escalation level from the original workflow
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defined or the WF won't start even if the event is raised correctly
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you need to obtain the relevant notification number and pass it
as a parameter.
When run from the WF the you can get the notification number obtained
from the workflow / task container.
include <cntn01>.   "For WF macros.
parameters: p_key like swotobjid-objkey, "Service notification number
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            p_escnum type c.
constants: c_event    like swetypecou-event   value 'REASSIGNED',
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           c_object   like swetypecou-objtype value 'BUS2080'.
data:     w_object like swotobjid,
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data: rc like sy-subrc.
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data: end of event_cont.
data: begin of return.
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w_object-objtype = 'BUS2080'.
call function 'SWO_PROPERTY_GET'
exporting
    object                = w_object
    attribute             = c_attrib
changing
    value                 = return.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
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   RETURN_CODE           = rc
EVENT_ID              =
TABLES
   INPUT_CONTAINER       = event_cont.
if rc <> 0.   "Houston ---We have a problem !! '
write: text-002 color col_negative.
exit.
endif.
even though no database / table is updated here by the event
we still need the commit work to initiate the event correctly
commit work.
You CAN use Objects (OO ABAP) but if you are fairly new to this sort of stuff just stick with standard BOR (Business objects) to parctice on until you've got the hang of the process.
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Jimbo

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We are able to read the values of text, number columns through custom workflow (via coding) in SharePoint 2013. However, we are not able to read values from lookup columns. So, request anyone to provide help on this.
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Hi,
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