ProcessMaker 2.x Workflow & BPM Documentation

In the following sections you will be guided through the basic resources you need to know in order to start using ProcessMaker.

1. ProcessMaker Basic Concepts
2. Installation Requirements
3. Supported Browsers
4. Supported Stacks
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
6. Glossary
7. Roadmap

Overview

ProcessMaker's API uses REST (Representational State Transfer) to allow external scripts to remotely access and control ProcessMaker. It provides a large number of endpoints so that almost any action that can be done within the ProcessMaker interface can also be done remotely using REST. ProcessMaker functionality can be reimplemented in external web pages, desktop applications and remote scripts. Using ProcessMaker's REST API, custom interfaces can be created to access ProcessMaker. The REST endpoints can also be accessed within ProcessMaker through PHP code in triggers or JavaScript code in Dynaforms.

In order to use ProcessMaker's REST API, follow these steps:

1. Register the REST Application
2. Obtain an access token from OAuth 2.0
3. Calling ProcessMaker endpoints for:
   • Administration
   • Designer
   • Cases

Additional resources:

• REST Error Messages
• REST example: Get the ProcessMaker Cases List in an external application

Understanding REST

REST (Representational State Transfer) is a term introduced by Roy Fielding in his doctoral dissertation that strictly refers to a collection of principles for the design of network architectures. The term is frequently used to describe the direction of any interface transmitting specific data on a HTTP domain.

REST uses normal HTTP requests and responses, just like normal HTML, so it doesn't require any special protocols to function over the web. Each REST endpoint is a web address that provides access to a specific ProcessMaker service, such as getting a list of cases or creating a user. The REST endpoints are accessed using the following four HTTP methods:

1. PHP in Triggers
   • ProcessMaker Functions
   • Simple Trigger Web Services
   • Trigger Examples
2. JavaScript in DynaForms
   • JavaScript Functions
   • AJAX in DynaForms
3. WSDL Web Services: 2.0
4. Third Party Triggers
   • Sharepoint DWS Triggers v. 0.1
   • SugarCRM (customer relations management)
   • Alfresco
   • Zimbra
5. Integration with Third Party Software
   • OpenBravo ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
   • Zimbra (email and collaboration)
6. Plugin Development
   • Process Object Model
   • ProcessMaker Architecture
   • Database Model
   • Gulliver Web Development Framework
     • Plugin Development: before 2.0.36, After 2.0.36
   • Contribute code to improve and enhance ProcessMaker!

1. Release Notes
2. What is new?
3. RoadMap
4. Old Versions

 Current GA Version: The list of plugins below belong to ProcessMaker version 2.5.x and 2.8. To learn more about the Enterprise features of ProcessMaker version 2.8, please visit this page.

Productivity Tools	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Custom Case List Builder
Simple Reporting
Advanced Dashboards
Version Upgrade Manager
Batch Routing from Inbox
Case Scheduler FTP Monitor
Workflow Actions via Emails Wizard
External User Registration Wizard
Service Level Agreements Manager
Business Rules Engine
Enterprise Data Search
Advanced Performance Monitor Dashboards (*)
Case Archive/Restore
Multi-Tenancy Management (**)
Multiple Input Document Uploader
PowerUp
PowerUp Extended Fields
Integration Tools & 3rd Party Integrations	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Advanced LDAP/AD sync
Knowledgetree DMS Connector
SigPlus Signature Pads for Electronic Signatures
Single Sign-On with Active Directory
Microsoft Outlook Connector
Pentaho Business Intelligence Connector

• (*) Advanced Performance Monitor Dashboards are included in Cloud Only for Gold and in Cloud & On-Site for Platinum plans.
• (**) Not available in Cloud.

Additional Resources

Looking for a ProcessMaker's Enterprise Edition for a 30 day period on the cloud?. Read the guides below:

• Enterprise Trial

• Enterprise Trial Guide
• Enterprise Edition v. 2.0