Creating Blocks (SAP Library - SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment Library)

Creating Blocks

Use this procedure to define the basic parameters of a block in Guided Procedures (GP).

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1. Open the gallery, and choose Create Block from the contextual navigation panel.

2. From the Original Language dropdown box, select English.

3. Select the block type that you want to create.

You can choose one of the following types:

Block Type	Description
Sequential	The items in the block are executed sequentially in the order that you have defined.
Parallel	The items in the block flow are executed in parallel.
Parallel Dynamic	Multiple processors can be assigned to execute the items in this block type. For example, as a part of such a block, a survey can be completed by multiple users and the results sent to the system for further processing. The items are executed in parallel.
Precondition Loop	The items in the block are executed in a loop, and the loop criteria is checked before the execution of the first item.
Postcondition Loop	The items in the block are executed in a loop, but the loop criteria is checked after the last item has been executed. This guarantees that the items in the block will be executed at least once.
Alternatives	At runtime the user chooses one of the available alternatives and his or her decision defines which item(s) is(are) executed.

4. In the Basic Data tab page, enter the required information as follows:

Block: Basic Data

Parameter	Description
Name	Enter an arbitrary name for the block. Use a meaningful name for the block, since it is displayed in the process runtime.
Description	Write a brief description for the block – for example, explain its functions. To provide relevant version-specific information or comments, you can use the Additional Info tab in the block’s design time once you have created it. Several rules and restrictions apply when you add or edit info: ● You can add comments for the current version of any block object in the gallery to which you have access. ● You can only edit your own comments. ● You cannot edit comments added for previous versions of the object.
Original Language	This field shows the language, in which the action definition is created. You choose the original language in Step 2 of the procedure. It is considered for translation purposes.
Folder	By default, either the Root folder is displayed, or a folder that you have selected before creating the block. To select another folder from the gallery where the block is to be stored, use Change.

5. To complete the procedure, choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text (Save).