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billsecond
billsecond

Reputation: 612

C# Workflow Engine - For the end user

All,

I am building a typical database driven helpdesk application. I would like to enable the users to create workflows that will do the following types of tasks:

I would use WFF, however in my case, I need to build the application that the end users will build the rules/workflows for, and the end users are average computer users.

Please give me some pointers, and some direction.

Bill

Upvotes: 3

Views: 1799

Answers (3)

Jan Guardian
Jan Guardian

Reputation: 313

Consider having a look at Workflow Engine. It's a .NET component that enables you to update workflow steps with external commands/events, has timers, and, more importantly for you, a visual designer.

Upvotes: 0

Nat
Nat

Reputation: 14295

I think Nintex are trying to hit your problem on the head with thier Workflow2010 product.

Upvotes: 5

Thorsten Hans
Thorsten Hans

Reputation: 2683

You're able to host the Windows Workflow Foundation Designer within your application and give your users a custom set of activities.

By providing a custom set of activities you could ensure that users are able to use the designer with only a few workflow knowledge.

Another solution may be SharePoint. Microsoft SharePoint Foundation is shipped with every Windows Server 2008 R2. Older versions of Windows Server are shipping Windows SharePoint Services (Which is the free version of SharePoint 2007).

SharePoint is great in managing lists and listitems. SharePoint is built to make collaboration easier by using a great platform. The SharePoint platform itself allows you to run custom workflows based on items within lists.

So I think you should review your technical decision. And investigate a little more time in reviewing existing solutions that are achieving your requirements.

Thorsten

Upvotes: 3

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