While

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The While activity supports repeat performance of a specified iterative activity. The iterative activity is performed as long as the specified condition holds true at the beginning of each iteration. You can add other activities to the While element that will also be repeated while the specified condition is met. If the condition leads to false, the While activity terminates and the BPEL process continues.

To use the While element:

  1. In the Design view, drag the While element from the Palette to the diagram.
  2. Select the While element on the diagram.
    The Properties window shows the While properties (Ctrl-Shift-7).
  3. (Optional) In the Properties window, enter the name for the While element.
  4. Drag an activity that will be repeatedly executed and place it inside the While element. If needed, configure the activity's properties.
  5. Specify the condition using one of the following methods:
See Also
Repeat Until
About the BPEL Mapper
BPEL Designer Palette: Structured Activities
About the Design View of the BPEL Designer

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