Reuse resources

You can reuse a resource who has performed an action, such as creating a job, or activity within the current process.

Before reusing resource, remove any static or dynamic resources assigned to the activity.

  1. On the Activity properties panel, click the Resource assignment tab.
  2. Select Same as previous for Type.
  3. Select either option for Reuse resource.
    Option Description

    Previous resource

    Assigns a resource that performed the previous activity in the current instance of the business process.

    Job creator

    Assigns a resource that created the current instance of the business process.

    Job creator's supervisor

    Assigns the supervisor of a resource that created the current instance of the business process.

    Note If the resource does not have a supervisor, it is assigned to the resource itself.

    Job owner

    Assigns a resource that is the owner of the current instance of the business process.

    Specific activity

    Assign a resource that performed a specific activity in the current instance of the business process:

    1. On the Activity list, select the activity whose resource you want to assign to the current activity.

    2. Select either option for Resource type:

      • User: Assigns the resource who performed the activity.

      • Supervisor: Assigns the supervisor of the resource who performed the activity.

  4. Click Save.