Using BPEL Blueprints in Oracle JDeveloper

The business process model is used as a starting point to generate the BPEL executable code. To import the generated BPEL Blueprint, we first have to create a connection to the BPA Repository. Next, we create a new SOA project and select the model we want to import. Then we can start adding implementation details to make the BPEL code executable. When a new version of a process model is available in the BPA Repository, we have to synchronize our BPEL code with the new model version. We can also add new activities and try to update the BPMN model in the BPA Repository. However, these changes have to be accepted by a business analyst.

Creating a connection to the BPA Repository

First we have to make sure that the Business Process Architect is up and running. We open Oracle JDeveloper and select New in the File menu. The New Gallery dialog opens. In the Categories section on the left we select Connections and then BPA Server Connection from the Items...