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 Service used to define a connection required for associated actions and start events. Examples include Salesforce and Box. Method of integration to cloud services, business applications and content stores..

The K2 SmartObject connector Service used to define a connection required for associated actions and start events. Examples include Salesforce and Box. Method of integration to cloud services, business applications and content stores. 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. 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.

In this field

Select or enter the following

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.