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Using SoftExpert Suite

Integration of portals and/or legacy systems for starting workflows within SoftExpert Suite.​

  • The integration can be performed using SoftExpert Suite web services. SoftExpert Suite web services are detailed in the "Integration via web services" chapter.
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Other actions within the Workflow component are also possible through SOAP web services, such as activity execution, attribute input, form field completion, attachment upload, etc. (online documentation on web services: https://<domain>/se/ws/wf_ws.php).

Using Dataviz tools for SoftExpert Suite source view.​

  • For this purpose, we recommend using the dataset API that allows assembling the intended queries. The data dictionary of our product is available online in the SoftExpert Configuration component > Tool > SQL editor > "Documentation" button.

Integration of customers' external systems for creating and adding various pieces of data in SoftExpert Suite.​

  • For this type of demand, we provide interface templates and the web services or APIs themselves; they are all detailed in "Reference".

Reading external database data to use them within SoftExpert Suite.​

  • For this purpose, we have the external attributes feature within the application. Details on how to configure external attributes can be found in the SoftExpert Administration manual.
  • And, regarding the components based on SoftExpert Process, we have the option of configuring external applications, through which it is possible to test external information, return any type of data, etc., either using the Web Service, API concept, or even a customized application (by means of customization).
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The same concept may be applied for loading form field list data. In that case, there is no option for direct connection to the external attribute; the dataset can be used.

Saving information in external systems through SoftExpert Suite.​

  • To do so, you can use web services or APIs (if the external system has any), export to data files (TXT, CSV), for import through the external system, or save the data directly into the database of the external system.
  • And, regarding the components based on SoftExpert Process, we have the option of configuring external applications, through which it is possible to configure web service clients natively (except for authentication and architecture singularities, for which case the specific client would have to be implemented).

Integration when hosting.​

  • Restrictions depend exclusively on the infrastructure available for the tools that will be used. For example, if there is a direct connection between the databases, they must enable a DBLINK or be on the same network (dedicated VPN). If file transfer is needed, the file servers must be available in the cloud, and so on.
  • The architecture suggested for these cases is the use of APIs or web services.

Possible integrations with SAP ERP.​

  • These integrations can be performed by any SAP tooling (ABAP, XI, RFC, etc.); they are more dependent on the contract the customer has. However, routine implementations directly in SAP are usually carried out by the customer's IT team or SAP consultants.
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The same reasoning can be applied to any other ERP, that is, the SoftExpert team needs to map the data provision method that will be used by the ERP. The aforementioned methods are defined based on that.

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