This document provides information about important features, resolved issues, and known issues for Workflow Management 2019. The product and the documentation are subject to change without notice.
You can use the Workflow Management 2019 installer to install the Workflow Management 2019 product.
Before installing Workflow Management 2019, the installer installs the following prerequisites:
Note:
- Ensure to install Workflow Management License version 6.0 or later.
- If you are planning to install any application on the same machine that installs earlier version of the above prerequisites, then ensure to install that application before installing Workflow Management 2019.
Installing Workflow Management 2019
Run Workflow Management 2019.exe on a 64-bit computer to install Workflow Management 2019.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing Workflow Management section in the Administrator Guide.
Installing Workflow Management 2019 Connector for System Platform
Run Workflow Management 2019 Connector for System Platform.exe on a 64-bit computer to install Workflow Management 2019 Connector for System Platform.
For detailed installation instructions, see Workflow Management Connectors and Extensions Guide > Installation Guide > Workflow Management Connector for System Platform.
Installing Workflow Management 2019 Extension for System Platform
Run Workflow Management 2019 Extension for System Platform.exe on a 64-bit computer to install Workflow Management 2019 Extension for System Platform
For detailed installation instructions, see Workflow Management Connectors and Extensions Guide > Installation Guide > Workflow Management Extension for System Platform.
Installing Workflow Management 2019 Extension for OPC UA
Run Workflow Management 2019 Extension for OPC UA.exe on a 64-bit computer to install Workflow Management 2019 Extension for OPC UA.
For detailed installation instructions, see Workflow Management Connectors and Extensions Guide > Installation Guide > Workflow Management Extension for OPC UA.
Installing Workflow Management 2019 Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook
Run Workflow Management 2019-Outlook Add-ins.exe on the 64-bit computer to install Workflow Management 2019 Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook.
Note: The Workflow Management 2019 Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook is supported only for Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, and 2016. Based on the installed version of Microsoft Office, the respective Add-in components will be installed on the system.
For detailed installation instructions, see Workflow Management Administrator Guide > Installing Workflow Management > Installing Workflow Management Add-in for Microsoft Outlook.
Upgrading Scenarios
Upgrading to Workflow Management 2019
The upgrade will internally remove all the old files. Ensure to back up all the files you require before the upgrade.
While upgrading Wonderware Skelta BPM Websites, the existing files in all the Enterprise Console site folders are overwritten with the latest files. However, before overwriting, the installer takes a backup of the Actions.xml and SharePointActions.xml files, and the files are saved with .bak extension in the same folder. The Actions.xml and SharePointActions.xml files are available in the following path of Wonderware Skelta BPM installation:
..\WorkflowElements\Default\en-US\Actions\XML
We recommend you to back up the existing files and folders of the previous installation.
If the Workflow Management Farm is configured, then the CentralConfig.xml file is retained in the old Wonderware Skelta BPM install folder with a .bak suffix. All files and folders in the following folders of Wonderware Skelta BPM will be moved to the BPM2017_Backup folder under the old Wonderware Skelta BPM install folder.
If you have customized any page in these folders, compare the pages with the existing pages, and then merge the changes. You must not replace the pages.
Note:
- While upgrading to Workflow Management 2019, if the installer finds unsupported Forms 2011 versions, the setup exits even before installing the prerequisites.
- Before running the Workflow Management 2019 installer, run the Workflow Management 2019 Forms 2011 Removal Tool.exe to remove unsupported Forms 2011 from all repositories.
- Ensure to copy the Workflow Management 2019 Forms 2011 Removal Tool.exe in <Workflow Management 2019 install path>\Bin and then run the tool. The tool is available in the Workflow Management 2019 - Forms 2011 Removal Tool folder after you extract the ISO file of Workflow Management 2019.
- Before running the tool, make sure the database connectivity is available for the existing DataSources, otherwise the tool will not launch.
- When Forms 2011 is used in Invoke Form Activity or is associated with a workflow, and if Forms 2011 is removed, then the existing workflow instances will give the message "Form not found".
- When a workflow has Invoke Form Activity with Forms 2011and if Forms 2011 is removed, edit the workflow to select the new form in Invoke Form Activity and then execute the workflow.
When you upgrade to Workflow Management 2019, the installer executable file internally uninstalls the previous product installation. The default location to install Workflow Management 2019 files is C:\Program Files\Wonderware\Workflow Management. If the previous version of Wonderware Skelta BPM is installed in a custom path, then the Workflow Management 2019 will be installed on the same custom path.
Note: While upgrading to Workflow Management 2019 from the earlier versions, the installer gives an alert message, "The installation process slows down when the installer backs up the Locales, Web, and WorkflowElements folders. Do you want the installer to take the backup?"
- If you select Yes, the installer takes the backup and the installation process slows down.
- If you select No, the installation process proceeds without taking the backup.
- If no action is performed, the installer will wait for 20 seconds and the installation process proceeds without taking the backup.
Steps to Upgrade
An alert message "The installation process slows down when the installer backs up the Locales, Web, and WorkflowElements folders. Do you want the installer to take the backup?" appears.
The Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears.
Upgrade Manager automatically performs the following tasks:
The Upgrade Manager Wizard appears after the above tasks are completed. For the steps to run the upgrade manager, see Running the Upgrade Manager.
Notes:
- Perform the above tasks manually, if the Upgrade Manager fails to automatically complete any of these tasks. After the upgrade is successfully completed, the Workflow Management services and Application Pools will start automatically. Ensure the user has Administrative privilege and the rights to delete files from the temporary folders.
- If the images do not appear properly in the upgraded Enterprise Console menu, ensure to update the images from the Navigation Details list.
a. Point to admin, and then click Repository Settings. The Repository Settings page appears.
b. Go to Advanced Settings, click Manage Navigation List. The Manage List appears.
c. Edit the ImageName in the NavigationLink Details window of the required Navigation Link item.
- In an IPV6 enabled environment upgrade, set the IPV6 multi-cast IP to enable Enterprise Server functionality.
The following folders are created after you extract the ISO file of Workflow Management 2019:
Release Folder
Installer for Workflow Management 2019 documentation which includes:
The hardware and software requirements to install Workflow Management 2019 are as follows:
Hardware Requirements
Component |
Requirement |
Processor |
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Memory |
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Hard Disk |
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Optical Drive |
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Display and Peripherals |
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Software Requirements
Operating System Requirements
Workflow Management runs on the following Windows operating system versions. We recommend applying all the critical updates pertaining to the version of the server.
Software Requirements Matrix |
Windows |
Windows Server |
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10 Anniversary Edition Update (Version 1607) |
10 Creators Update (Version 1703) |
10 Fall Creators Update (Version 1709) |
10 Windows Update (Version 1809) |
2008 R2 SP1 |
2012 |
2012 R2* |
2016 |
2019 |
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Standard |
Standard |
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64-bit only |
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Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
* KB 2919355 is a prerequisite for Windows Server 2012 R2.
Database Requirements
Software |
SQL |
SQL |
SQL |
SQL |
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SP1 |
SP2 |
SP3 |
SP4 |
CU 14 |
SP1 |
SP2 CU 17 |
CU 9 |
SP1 |
SP2 CU 6 |
CU 14 |
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Express |
Standard or Enterprise |
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64-bit only |
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Workflow Management 2019 |
S |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Workflow Management 2019 |
S |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Workflow Management 2019 |
S |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Workflow Management 2019 |
S |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note:
The recommended collation for the databases is:
SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
The Farm and Repository databases support case sensitive collation:
SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CS_AS
Browser Requirements
Software Requirements Matrix |
Microsoft |
Microsoft |
Mozilla |
Google |
Apple |
11.726.16299.0 |
42.17134.1.0 |
66.0.5 |
73.0.3683.103 |
12.1 |
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Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
L |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Workflow Management 2019 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Legends:
Small Configuration Only (Supports a maximum of five users and 20 active workflow instances.) |
S |
Supported |
Y |
Limited Support Only Inbox and Forms in Apple Safari for Mac |
L |
Not Supported |
N |
Other Requirements
Component |
Requirement |
Internet Information Services (IIS) |
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Languages Supported for |
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Supported Operating Systems |
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Languages Supported for Work Tasks Pro |
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Workflow Management 2019 is compatible and can coexist with the following connectors and extensions:
Connectors and Extensions |
Compatibility |
Coexistence |
Can be Applied on |
Workflow Management 2019 Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook |
Y |
Y |
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Workflow Management 2019 Extension for OPC UA |
Y |
Y |
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Workflow Management 2019 Connectors for System Platform is compatible and can coexist with the following products:
Product |
Version |
Compatibility |
Coexistence |
Application Server |
2017 Update 3 2017 Update 2 2017 Update 1 |
Y |
Y |
InTouch HMI |
2017 Update 3 2017 Update 2 2017 Update 1 |
Y |
Y |
InTouch OMI |
2017 Update 3 2017 Update 2 2017 Update 1 |
Y |
Y |
InBatch Server |
2017 Update 1 2017 2014 R3 SP1 |
Y |
Y |
Recipe Manager Plus |
2017 Update 2 2017 SP1 2017 |
Y* |
Y |
*For single sign-on to work, ensure the casing of AIM URL in web.config of Recipe Manager Plus matches that of the discovery document exposed by AIM.
Workflow Management 2019 offers several features and activities that help business users to create simple and process driven composite applications rapidly.
User interface and user experience are the most important aspects of business applications. Forms help you to create complex user interfaces with responsive design, adaptive layout, and cross-browser compatibility. Forms integrate with lists and workflows to enable rapid deployment of business applications.
Workflow Management 2019 comes with the following new features, enhancements, and changes:
Enhancements and New Features
Business professionals need to know the status of critical processes and make quick decisions on the go. Work Tasks Pro is a premium mobile application for Workflow Management that allows authenticated users to securely access and act upon work items from their mobile phones or tablet devices.
Workflow Management 2019 comes with the following new features, enhancements, and changes.
Enhancements and New Features
Quickflow helps you to create a system that executes the business logic faster using "micro workflow execution engines" running parallel to the workflow engine.
Workflow Management 2019 comes with the following features.
Features
This section lists the other enhancements for Workflow Management 2019 release.
The following are the improvements and important issues resolved in the Workflow Management 2019 release:
Continuous Improvements
Issues Resolved
The following features have been deprecated:
This section contains important information about the known issues and limitations for Workflow Management 2019.
Documentation
Technical documentation for Workflow Management is best viewed in Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox browsers.
Known Issues
You might come across the following issues when you work with Workflow Management 2019:
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