Create workflow dynamically

Question

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

aline badr · Answer

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 · Answer

Hi Has the problem resolved?

aline badr · Answer

Hi not yet the problem still exist I want to handle it by code in Visual Studio not in SharePoint designer.

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

Hi Aline Has issue been resolved or not?

aline badr · Answer

Ok I'll

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

Please let me know if it solves your purpose.

aline badr · Answer

I'll check it Thanks for your help :)

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

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 · Answer

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 badr · Answer

Hi yes this is the problem

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

Hi Alan Now I got you. Open this task button is missing for you? Right?

aline badr · Answer

For more information kindly check the attached image to show the task button. this email sent by Approval workflow in SharePoint designer

aline badr · Answer

Hi when you create a task the workflow automatically send an email. But this email is missing the Open task button

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

Hi Aline After item.update() Please use SPUtility.SendEmail function to send your email. Do you need any more help?

aline badr · Answer

try now please!

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

HI Aline The attachment is missing!!

aline badr · Answer

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 · Answer

Hi Can you please post your code?

aline badr · Answer

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 · Answer

Hi Then your spsite object will give you the site URL right? And from there you can build URL for approval form?

aline badr · Answer

No I'm using server side objects (System.activities & Microsoft.sharepoint.workflows)

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

Hi Are you using CSOM or server side object model?

aline badr · Answer

I don't understand what do you mean please send me some examples if you have Many thanks

Lakshmanan Sethu · Answer

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 badr · Answer

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 · Answer

Hi Aline you can CSOM for creating workflow. Its client side object model and you can embed with Javascript.