Reuse resources
You can reuse a resource that has performed an action, such as creating a job, or activity within the current process.
Before reusing resources, remove any static or dynamic resources assigned to the activity.
- In the Activity properties panel, click the Resource assignment tab.
- Select Same as previous for Type.
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Select either option for
Reuse resource.
Option Description 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.
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If the resource does not have a supervisor, it is assigned to the resource itself.
- If you assign an activity to the Job creator's supervisor, and that supervisor is a group, the activity is assigned to the group.
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:
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On the Activity list, select the activity whose resource you want to assign to the current activity.
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Select either option for the Resource type:
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User: Assigns the resource who performed the activity.
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Supervisor: Assigns the supervisor of the resource who performed the activity.
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- Click Save.