3.1 - Building Processes

Processes are the central Components in Boomi AtomSphere. They contain the series of steps that determine how data will be executed within the system. A Process typically represents a discrete workflow moving a given type of record from one application to another.

To create a new Process:

Click New in the Component Explorer of the Build Tab
Choose Process as the Type
Enter a name for the Process
Choose the folder in which to save the Process
Click OK

This will bring you to the Process Builder, a full screen view of your Process.

The icons along the top of editor allow you to:

Save the Process
Edit the Process Properties (see below)
Schedule the Process
Get Help from our online documentation
Close the process and return back to the Build tab.

Process Properties

Click Properties to edit the Process' properties including:

Name	Description
Name	Change the name of the Process.
Description	Enter additional information about this Process.
Allow simultaneous process executions	If checked (default), more than one instance of this Process can be running at the same time (on a given Atom). If unchecked, only one instance can be running at a time. This is often beneficial when processing large amounts of data (to conserve system resources) or performing time- or state-sensitive synchronizations.

Getting Data into the Process

On the left side of the canvas is the Start shape . The Start shape will contain the Inbound Connector that will bring data into the Process. Boomi will be getting data from an application or a data source such as such as Disk, Mail, HTTP, FTP, SFTP, Trading Partner, or Database. A Connector provides the ability to do this.

Double click the Start shape to configure the type of Connector that will get data for this Process. Please review Connectors for more specific information about a particular type.

Name	Description
Type	This will be the type of Connector that you will need to use to receive data into the Process
Action	To bring data into Boomi AtomSphere, you will use the Get Action
Connection	The Connection is a sub-component of the Connector. In the Connection, you will be able to specify connection information for the Connector to use. For more information about the Connection, please see Connectors
Operation	The Operation is a sub-component of the Connector. In the Operation, you will be able to specify the Operation information that the Connector will perform. For more information about the Operation, please see Connectors

Setting Parameters in the Start Shape

Some types of Connectors require the use of Parameters to build the initial request message. In some cases, these parameters must be defined in the Start Shape. Please review the Connectors section for more information.

Adding Steps to the Process

To build the rest of the Process, click and drag shapes from the palette along the left side of the Process Builder onto the canvas. See the Process Steps Reference to learn what each kind of step does. A dialog will display which allows you to configure the shape or choose a Component. Each shape performs a certain Action to/with the data. Connect the shapes together to establish the order of steps by dragging the arrow coming out of one shape onto the next shape.

To reconfigure a shape or select a different Component, double click the shape on the Process Canvas. A dialog will display which allows you to configure the shape or choose another Component.

Removing Steps from the Process

To remove a shape from the Process, click the shape to highlight it and press the delete key on your keyboard.

Note: If the shape references a saved Component such as a Map, Connector, or Profile, the Component will not be deleted from your account.