Setting Timeout and Retry Count Values
You can set both timeout and retry count values in Designer. Timeout refers to the amount of time to wait to receive a Receipt Acknowledgment (ACK) or to receive a Response document, such as a POA. Retry Count refers to the number of times to attempt to send a Receipt ACK or to send a business document, such as a PO or POA, including the initial attempt to send the document.
The retry count value you set for a particular step determines the behavior of the process model at that step. The following table lists the possible retry count values and the effect of the value on a process model step:
Retry Count Value | Effect of Retry Count Value on the Process Model Step |
0 | This value provides the step with an unlimited number of retries. |
1 | This value provides the step with one try only. On the second retry, the process fails. |
>1 | For any value greater than 1, a "retry count exceeded" can take place. For example, if you set the retry count value to 2, and the process transitions to the step for a third attempt, the retry count is exceeded. For any value greater than 1, you must draw a "retry exceeded" transition from the step in question. |
You can set the retry count value for each step independently of other steps. You should be concerned most with setting the retry count value for steps that send an action message to a trading partner. Setting the value of the Retry Count property in Designer changes the value for your Chem eStandards conversation, but does not change the value in your trading partner's Chem eStandards conversation.
To set timeout and retry count values
1. Start Designer. If you need help with this step, see the webMethods Designer online help.
2. Open the process model template that you want to customize.
Note:
Remember to save the process model template with a different name.
3. Right-click on the step for which you want to set the timeout or retry count values.
4. Click Properties.
5. In the Retry Count field, enter the retry count.
6. In the Timeout Value field, enter the timeout (in milliseconds).
7. Save your changes.
For information about other process model properties that you can change in Designer, see the Software AG Designer Online Help.