Scripting: Workflow Action

Scripting allows us to replace some of the present Java customization. It reduces system downtime across the environment.

It can be launched on the points as below:
i) Object LP(Launch Point) --> Based on condition and common MBO events [init, add, update or delete].
ii) Attribute LP --> Field validations (Scripting does not support getList() and action() functionality of Field validation class)
iii) Action LP --> Workflow/Escalation actions
iv) Custom Custom LP --> Workflow custom conditions and conditional expressions can be enabled.

Step1:

Create an automation script by clicking on Select Action à Create à Script with Action Launch Point

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from psdi.server import MXServer

mbo.changeStatus('ACTIVE',True,MXServer.getMXServer().getDate(),'Test script',11L)

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Note: IN or OUT variables not required for this purpose.

Step 2:

Action of type custom class will get created automatically from Script application.

Value: com.ibm.tivoli.script.ScriptAction

Parameter/Attribute:  SCRIPT Name, Launch Point Name, Action name itself

Don’t change these values, it comes out by default.

Step 3:

A WF with a condition [status <> ‘ACTION’] and action attached in its positive line to change Item status and roll new status to Org/Inventory.

By this scripting action, Status is changed and rolled to Organization & Inventory.