K2 SmartObject
Nintex K2 Cloud is a powerful low-code process automation platform. K2 SmartObject is a data integration service developed by K2. SmartObjects are business entities that represent data from applications and line of business (LOB) systems. They are a middle layer between data providers, such as SQL and SharePoint, and data consumers such as forms, workflows, reports, and code. You can use the K2 SmartObject action to execute a SmartObject method to query and update information in a LOB system.
In the context of Nintex Automation Cloud, K2 SmartObject is a connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events..
The K2 SmartObject connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events. is used to create connections for the K2 SmartObject action. Use the K2 SmartObject action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. to execute a SmartObject method to query or update information in a line of business (LOB) system. The action is based on the user whose details are provided in the K2 SmartObject connection. For more information about SmartObjects, see About SmartObjects, Methods, and Using SmartObjects to integrate with other systems and technologies.
Create a K2 SmartObject connection
Create a connection from the connections page or from the action configuration panel when configuring the action. For information about creating connections and assigning permissions, see Manage connections.
In the Connection window, complete the field as follows.
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In this field |
Select or enter the following |
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| Connection name | A name for your new connection |
| Username | The username of the user in the K2 Cloud tenant. These user credentials are used to retrieve K2 SmartObject data. |
| Password | The password of the user in the K2 Cloud tenant. These user credentials are used to retrieve K2 SmartObject data. |
| K2 Host URL | The K2 Cloud tenant to use for retrieving K2 SmartObject data. Example: KUID.onk2.com |
K2 SmartObject account requirements
- This connector uses the K2 SmartObject API with Basic authentication.
- The user credentials used to create the K2 SmartObject connection determines the permissions that the user has to the K2 SmartObject action.