Description:
Comments List — Provides a Comments List widget that can be included in a FlowWright form to present comments as part of the user interface.
Inputs
- ID/Name - Name of widget generated by FlowWright (read-only field)
Design:
The Comments widget is a FlowWright form widget in the Engine category. It is implemented by FlowWright.Forms.clsComments in FlowWright.Forms.dll and is displayed in the form designer as Comments List.
Because Comments is defined as a form widget, it should be treated as a user-interface component rather than a conventional workflow process step.
Use the Comments List widget when a FlowWright form needs to include a comments-related area in its user interface.
It may be appropriate for forms used in review, approval, service request, or other business processes where comments are relevant to the work being performed.
Typical Workflow Suggestions:
Approval Process
Use the Comments List widget on an approval form where reviewers need to see comments associated with a request.
Example workflow:
Start → Request Form → Manager Review → Approval Form → Approve/Reject → End
Include the widget in the review interface when comments are relevant to the approval decision.
Service Request Management
Use the Comments List widget on a service request form to provide a comments-related area for request handling.
Example workflow:
Start → Service Request Form → Assign Service Team → Process Request → Review Comments → Close Request → End
The comments area can support the review of information relevant to the service request, subject to the widget's actual runtime capabilities.
Employee Onboarding
Use the widget on an employee onboarding form where comments may be relevant to HR review or follow-up activities.
Example workflow:
Start → Employee Onboarding Form → HR Review → Resolve Outstanding Items → Complete Onboarding → End
Include the Comments List widget in the form to provide a comments-related section during the review process.
Document Review
Use the widget on a document review form where reviewers need a comments-related area alongside document information.
Example workflow:
Start → Document Submission → Reviewer Assessment → Review Comments → Approve/Reject Document → End
Place the widget near the document details to support the review experience.
Customer Support
Use the widget on a customer support form where comments are relevant to reviewing and resolving a support request.
Example workflow:
Start → Support Request Form → Assign Support Agent → Investigate Issue → Review Comments → Resolve Request → End
Include the widget in the support interface where comments are part of the information needed to process the request.
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “CommentsDef” example.
- Create a Form definition called “CommentsDef.”
- Drag a “BootstrapGrid, Comments and Submit” control onto the canvas and arrange it as shown.
- Double-click the “Comments” widget to view the “Settings” properties. The application shows the Form control name. Click the “Lock Widget” button to toggle the lock/unlock feature and prevent accidental configuration changes. Click the “Save” button.
- Save the Form Definition. Choose Actions > Create Form Instance. Generate a new Form Instance, then check the box to edit it.
- The Form is displayed to the user as shown below.
- Enter the user input, then click the “Add Comment” button. The user comment appears in the table. Use the Search text box to filter the comments. Click the red cross (x) to remove a comment. Click the Submit button to finish.
Tips:
Use the Comments List widget on forms where comments are relevant to reviewing or processing a business request.
Position the widget near the information that users need to review.
Ensure that the surrounding form provides sufficient context for understanding the comments.
Test the widget in the actual form to confirm how comments are displayed and whether any additional configuration is required.
Do not assume that the widget supports adding, editing, deleting, filtering, or sorting comments unless those capabilities are confirmed in the implementation or additional documentation.
Definition Sample:
You may download and extract the sample definition(s) from the provided link and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the import process steps for any missing configurations, including file path references and database connections. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.