The STEP Manager binds current context and workspace, and is a general gateway into the API. This binding enables access to information about the current user, current context, and objects not available using the Current Object binding.
Important: For business conditions run On Approve, the STEP Manager binding applies to the current context and the main workspace. When run After Approval, the STEP Manager binding applies to current context and the approved workspace.
The bind can be found within the 'Binds to' dropdown, as shown below.
Configuration
To use any bind:
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Create a business rule as defined in the Creating a Business Rule, Function, or Library topic.
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Edit the business rule as defined in the Editing a Business Rule or Function topic.
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In the Edit Operation dialog, add the bind to a business rule, as defined in the Adding a Bind topic in the Resource Materials online help documentation.
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In the Edit Operation dialog, optionally add Messages, as defined in the Localized Messages for JavaScript Business Rules topic.
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In the Edit Operation dialog, add JavaScript to call the bind.
Example
The following is an example JavaScript that uses this bind.
Important: Example scripts should not be used as-is without thorough testing, including updating the script to match object and link types that exist on your system. JavaScript variable names are case-sensitive.
The STEP Manager is bound in as manager, and gets the value of the Attribute 'Description' on a specific product in current context / workspace.
var value = manager.getProductHome().getProductByID("Specific Product").getValue("Description").getSimpleValue();