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Reuse resources

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

Note Remove any static or dynamic resources assigned to the new activity.

  1. On the Extended Properties page of the activity, click the Resources tab.
  2. Select Same as Previous for Type.
  3. Select one of the following options for Reuse Resource:

    • 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.