Create workflow dynamically

aline badr

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Hello,

How can i create a workflow programatically without using SharePoint designer and toolbox in Visual studio

Is there a way to create a workflow from scratch with all activities?

Thanks in advance

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aline badr12y ago
Hi, the problem isn't solved.
I'm creating a custom form without using the one of SharePoint.
I have a question if you can help me:
how can i assign activities to a workflow before run it.
Build all actions in the workflow by code then run it

Thanks in advance
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi, Has the problem resolved?
aline badr12y ago
Hi,
not yet, the problem still exist
I want to handle it by code in Visual Studio, not in SharePoint designer.
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi Aline, Has issue been resolved or not?
aline badr12y ago
Ok, I'll
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Please let me know if it solves your purpose.
aline badr12y ago
I'll check it

Thanks for your help :)
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Please check http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/2a89374e-acfc-4960-887f-dc20eb328ed6/open-this-task-link-missing-in-approval-workflow?forum=sharepointcustomizationprevious
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi, Did you give the task list while creating a solution? http://blogs.msdn.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-01-58-33-metablogapi/8176.image_5F00_55DC2CD7.png
aline badr12y ago
Hi, yes this is the problem
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi Alan, Now I got you. Open this task button is missing for you? Right?
aline badr12y ago
For more information, kindly check the attached image to show the task button.
this email sent by Approval workflow in SharePoint designer
aline badr12y ago
Hi,

when you create a task, the workflow automatically send an email. But this email is missing the "Open task" button
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi Aline, After item.update(), Please use SPUtility.SendEmail function to send your email. Do you need any more help?
aline badr12y ago
try now please!
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
HI Aline, The attachment is missing!!
aline badr12y ago
Hi,
kindly check the attached file contains the custom task activity.
I've added this task to the sequence of activities of the Workflow
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi, Can you please post your code?
aline badr12y ago
Hi, I have the site URL, but the workflow should after creating the task send an email with a button or link to view the task (to approve or reject it)
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi, Then your spsite object will give you the site URL right? And from there you can build URL for approval form?
aline badr12y ago
No, I'm using server side objects (System.activities & Microsoft.sharepoint.workflows)
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi, Are you using CSOM or server side object model?
aline badr12y ago
I don't understand what do you mean, please send me some examples if you have
Many thanks
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
hi Aline, I'm not sure if my approach is correct. Why can't you build the url for your approval form using SPContext object?
aline badr12y ago
Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
Actually, I want to create an approval process task in SharePoint without using SharePoint designer and the controls in toolbox in Visual studio.
I've created a custom task inherited from CodeActivity, the workflow send an email to the assigned users contains the task's details. but I can't add the link to the approval form of SharePoint in the email.
Any idea?

Thanks in advance
Lakshmanan Sethu Sankaranarayan12y ago
Hi Aline, you can CSOM for creating workflow. Its client side object model and you can embed with Javascript.