WebSphere Lombardi Edition 7.2 > Modeling processes > Configure BPDs
Set the name and due date for BPD instances
By default, the name for each instance of a process is the BPD name plus the instance ID. You can change the name. By default, each instance of a BPD is due 14 days after it is started. You can also change the due date for a BPD if you want to establish a different deadline for running instances of the process. The name and due date for each process instance are displayed in the Inbox in Lombardi Process Portal, letting end users know when all tasks generated by the process should be finished.
To set the name and due date for a BPD:
- In the Designer in Lombardi Authoring Environment, open the BPD for which you want to set the name or due date.
Click the Overview tab.
In the Advanced section, change the text in the Instance name field if you want the name of each instance to be something other than the BPD name. Be sure to retain the quotes around the text.
By default, the instance ID is appended to the instance name, using the tw.system.process.instanceId variable. You can remove this variable or use the variable picker to choose additional variables.
For the Due in field, you can enter a value in the text box and then choose Minutes, Hours, or Days from the drop-down list. (When you choose Days, you can use the text box after the drop-down list to include hours and minutes in your specification.)
You also have the option of using the variable selector next to the text box to choose an existing variable from the library. At run-time, the variable should reflect the value that you want for the time period. Be sure to select the option that you want from the drop-down list: Minutes, Hours, or Days.
- Save your changes. When you run the BPD, the due date and name displayed in the Inspector and in Lombardi Process Portal should reflect your changes.
Parent topic: Configure BPDs