[Erp5-dev] CMFOpenFlow

[Jean-Paul Smets]

Le Jeudi 27 Janvier 2005 18:06, Rogério Atem de Carvalho a écrit :
> Hi!
>
> Is there any problem of using CMFOpenFlow as the default workflow engine
> into ERP5?
>

Yes, there is a problem from a business point of view:
	- a high cost (time, money) due to the requirement of rewriting many 
pieces of code
	- no benefits in practice for (paying) users and customers

The reason why there is no benefit for users and customer is that any 
business process can be implemented with DCWorfklow. This is due to the 
fact that nearly all business processes are based on documents which 
circulate in the company. What is great with DCWorfklow approach is that it 
allows to implement consulting approaches with customers in a quite natural 
way for non engineers  : simply look at documents, look at stamps, 
signatures, history of decision... and voila... the workflow is made. After 
implementing more than 50 workflows in about any business area, I can tell 
that DCWorfklow is far enough for running a business.

Also, one should note that there is no difference between activity workflows 
and document workflows from a theoretical point of view because there is an 
isomorphism between the two.

So, it is not an option for me now to spend time migrating to CMFOpenflow. I 
prefer spending time writing documentation or improving the LiveCD business 
templates, which is what customers request.

What would be interesting is having a good Webdav interface to DCWorfklow so 
that it is possible to modify a DC Worfklow online with any XMI compatible 
tool. 

In the future, there might be an interest in using CMFOpenflow, if there is 
a migration path (for example through XMI) and if CMFOpenflow provides 
features which customers request (and are ready to pay for).

JPS.

> regards,
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