Execute a Background Task from an IDO Extension Class

Is it possible to kick off a Background Task from an IDO Extension Class? I'm trying not to alert a Form too much. One thought I had was to change the BGTask to call my IDO Extension Class and then have that kick off the Background Task. I know it's possible Form-side with ThisForm.GenerateEvent & an Event that will run the Background Task but am curious to know if this is possible.

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SXFlagMan

It's possible, look in the IDO Methods form for a method named BGTaskSubmit. You can also submit a BG Task using the Application Event system.

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unknown

It seems you are overthinking the changing of forms. Adding a new event and a few variables to run a report is not a big change to a form. Are there already other changes on the form? If so - then what you want to do is ensure you document the changes to the form. You will need to merge your changes into new versions anyway - just make sure you know what all those changes are. Unless I missed a memo, life - even with Infor - isn't all IDO Extension Classes.

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Stephen Cena

No, you are correct.

I agree with you. However, one of the other Syteline devs here is trying to make my not change the Form at all. So I'm exploring options. Figure it could be handy to have as a tool.

All I personally want to do is add the single line to the form to execute my IDO Ext Class & that's it. Done & done.

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SXFlagMan

It's possible, look in the IDO Methods form for a method named BGTaskSubmit. You can also submit a BG Task using the Application Event system.

Stephen Cena

That looks like it will do it! Not sure if I will ultimately go this route but this is excellent information to have.

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