Is it possible to start a workflow at a specific activity block using a script?

[sherard]

I am familiar with initiating a workflow for a record using startFlow(). Is it possible to initiate a workflow for a record but have the workflow start at a specific activity block and continue the workflow processing from that point on via script?

I have existing several records that are in mid processing. However, a new workflow was created that would work for new records moving forward. I would also like the older records that are in mid processing, to also now start using the workflow. BUT at a specific point in the workflow process.

Does that make sense?

Thanks!

[Chuck Tomasi · Accepted solution]

Workflows always start from Start.

Once an active context is running, you cannot detach it, associate a new version, and move that version to an arbitrary activity (block.) -- As of Helsinki.

Reference:

Workflow Concepts - ServiceNow Wiki

Creating a Workflow - ServiceNow Wiki

Using Workflow Activities - ServiceNow Wiki

[sherard]

Well that's a bunch junk! LOL!

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the response!

[sunilsafare]

Hi Sherard,

I have a similar requirement. Hope you had found the answer. Could you please present the series of steps to be performed to attach a new workflow for the existing records at a specific point.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Sunil Safare

[Nicola Tomasell]

Hi All,

i need to implement the same. Could you please explain step by step how to do this?

I try to do this creating a new record in "wf_executing" table but it is in "running" and the workflow is waiting that task even if is a simple task like "Set Vaule". It never runs ... 

thanks in advanced,

regards,

NT