Project Types
The X4 BPMS distinguishes between different project types. Here, we introduce you to the most common types.
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If necessary, you can follow the instructions in the "Getting Started" area to create a custom example project for each of the project types explained here. You can find links to the respective step-by-step instructions below the description of each project type.
BPM Project
A BPM (Business Project Management) Project is a type of project within the X4 BPMS with which you can visualize and model business processes in accordance with the notation standard BPMN 2.0. BPM Projects contain a predefined folder structure in which any number of business processes (BPM Processes *.bpm) can be created.
For the example BPM Project, you model the process "Import and approve invoices", which combines Technical Processes with manual work steps of your employees and graphically maps them:
ESB Project
An ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) Project is a type of project within the X4 BPMS that allows you to graphically model and execute technical processes. ESB Projects contain a predefined folder structure in which any number of Technical Processes (*.wrf) can be created.
Within ESB Projects, you can create and graphically model technical processes. All process components are simply transferred to the drawing area by means of drag-and-drop. Once they have been parameterized, they can then be tested directly via the integrated debugging tool or run on the X4 Server in a time-controlled and event-controlled manner via mouse click.
The application possibilities of ESB Projects are very diverse. Examples of use cases include the electronic data exchange between systems via available adapters or the transformation of data via mappings.
For this example ESB Project, you model the "Import Invoices" process to import and process invoice data:
Web App Project
A Web App Project is a type of project within the X4 BPMS that allows you to view and execute modeled Technical Processes without programming knowledge through a web application. A Web App Project contains a predefined folder structure, the central <WebApp>.wad definition file, and is automatically registered as a web application in the X4 Server.
With the X4 Designer, you can create Web App Projects with the pre-configured project structure. The existing business logic and static resources can be easily integrated into the web applications.
The web applications are responsive and thus optimized for display and use on smartphones, tablets, and classic desktop PCs. The integrated theme editor can be used to adjust the look (colors, logo, icons) and with the help of language files, web applications can be displayed in multiple languages. In addition, legal information, such as an imprint or information on data protection, can be stored.
For the example Web App Project, you create a Web App that displays a list of customer data in the browser:
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