Autodesk PLM 360

[#1]

Hi,

I want to be able to change the workflow state referenced by a milestone via scripting. The WikiHelp seems to suggest this is possible but I have not been able to get it to work. My script is as follows;

item.milestones[0].setWorkflowState('[99] Cancelled');

The Wikihelp states the following;

Methods on the Milestones Array

milestones.setWorkflowState("SHORT_NAME")

Method to set the workflow state associated with the milestone (milestones.workflowState). The "SHORT_NAME" parameter takes the value for the milestones.workflowState.shortName property.

Can you please let me know what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks,

David.

[#2]

Also,

is it possible to change a milstone date after it has been created using scripting?

Thanks,

David.

[#3]

David,

Workflow states dictate milestones, not the other way around. You can have a workflow state create or adjust a milestone, or look at a milestone for a condition of validation, but you cannot have a milestone adjust a workflow state.

Also yes you can adjust a milestone date via scripting after the milestone is created, if you know the name of the milestone your trying to affect.

[#4]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the reply. So if I understand you correctly it is not possible to change the workflow state asscoiated to an existing milestone via scripting?

David.

[#5]

David,

There isn’t a way for a script to start based on when a milestone changes. Scripts only work on workflow changes or item creation / change.

[#6]

Joe,

I think we have our wires crossed. The script is executed by a workspace behaviour (edit). All I want to do is change the workflow state referenced by the milestone at that point.

Does that clear things up?

David.

[#7]

David,

If you are trying to change the workflow step based on a milestone. Then you are looking at an ‘if’ or 'case' statement and using:

                item.performWorkflowTransition(transID, 'comments')

[#8]

Hi Joe,

I think we still have our wires crossed ;-)

I'll PM you to discuss further.

David.

[#9]

Hi Joe,

I have tried to illustrate what I am trying to do on the attached document. Please let me know if this sheds any light.

David.

[#10]

David,

Based on what your showing all you can do at that point is set the “Closed” milestone to completed at 100% and create a new milestone for “Cancel”.

You cannot change one milestone for another or delete and replace the milestone by scripting.