Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
1. General
1.1. What is NetBpm?
NetBpm is a .Net Port of JBpm1. This Bpm Tool supports the build of Applications which are able to turn business models into executable software models. Business analysts are able to use a model driven approach to design, implement, execute and track business processes. So business people can easily react on business and strategy changes.
1.2. What does it cost?
NetBpm is open source and free. It is licensed under the Apache Software License, which allows it to be used even inside proprietary software.
2. Development
2.1. What is the easiest way to start development with NetBpm?
Download the NetBpm sources from CVS and run the unit test. If you use Visual Studio I would recommend you to use TestDriven.Net to run the tests. A good example to start is HolidayTest.
2.2. My organisation doesn't store user and roles in the database. How can I integrate our security system?
To integrate your security system you need to implement the interface IOrganisationSessionLocal. then change the default installation from OrganisationEComp to our component. The components are configured in file app_config.xml.
3. Documentation
3.1. How can I help write documentation?
This project uses Apache Forrest to generate documentation from XML. Please download a copy of Forrest, which can be used to validate, develop and render a project site.