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Debug processes with the Inspector
The Inspector in IBM Process Designer is key to an iterative approach to process development. Using the Inspector, individual developers can run processes and services on the Process Center Server or remote runtime Process Servers.
Plus, an entire development team can use the Inspector to demonstrate current process design and implementation in playback sessions. Playback sessions help capture important information from different stakeholders in a process, such as management, end users, and analysts. Taking an iterative approach to process development ensures that your process applications meet the goals and needs of everyone involved.
The Inspector in IBM Process Designer includes several tools that enable you to complete tasks like the following in each of your configured environments:
Tasks for the Inspector tools Task Description Manage instances of processes When you run a process, you can view all previously run and currently running instances on the IBM BPM servers in your environment. You can manage running instances by halting and then resuming them, for example. You can also manage previously run instances by filtering or deleting specific records. Step through and debug a process For a selected instance, see the currently running step and then move forward through the process, evaluating process execution step by step. A tree display of the process combined with indicators called tokens in the process diagram make it easy to understand where you are in the process. You also have the advantage of seeing the variables used in each step and their corresponding values (where applicable). See the following topics to learn more about using the Inspector interface:
- Manage process instances
Manage current and previously running instances of your process on the server that you select.- Stepping through a process
Step through process execution to ensure that your BPD works as expected.- Debugging a process
Use the Inspector debugging feature to examine each underlying process or service in each step of your process execution to perform a more thorough inspection than stepping through your process.- Resolving errors
Find the source of errors generated when running your business process definition (BPD) and resolve them.- Inspector reference
Learn how to access and use each feature provided by the Inspector.