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Create new column in AEM cloud inbox which displays workflow initiator name

  • January 19, 2024
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Hi,

 

I want to create a new column in AEM cloud inbox. It should display the name of the workflow initiator.

 

Any leads?

 

#AEM

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Best answer by SRC_AEM_DEV

I have implemented the below code and it worked.

import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.column.Column;
import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.column.provider.ColumnProvider;

import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.InboxItem;
import org.osgi.service.component.annotations.Component;


/**
 * This provider does not require any sightly template to be defined.
 * It is used to display the workflow initiator's name as a column in the inbox.
 */
@Component(service = ColumnProvider.class, immediate = true)
public class Inbox implements ColumnProvider {
    @Override
    public Column getColumn() {
        return new Column("initiatorName", "Initiator Name", String.class.getName());
    }

    // Return the workflow initiator's name. Else returns null
    private String getInitiatorName(InboxItem inboxItem) {
        String initiatorName = inboxItem.getWorkflowInitiator();
        return initiatorName;
    }

    @Override
    public Object getValue(InboxItem inboxItem) {
        return getInitiatorName(inboxItem);
    }
}

5 replies

EstebanBustamante
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
EstebanBustamanteCommunity Advisor and Adobe Champion
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
January 19, 2024

Did you check these posts? It looks like it is not recommended to do so. Is there another alternative that you can take?
https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/aem-6-4-extending-aem-inbox/m-p/290852

https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/aem-6-4-extending-aem-inbox/m-p/290852 

Esteban Bustamante
    Kamal_Kishor
    Community Advisor
    Kamal_KishorCommunity Advisor
    Community Advisor
    January 19, 2024

    @src_aem_dev : Please refer this article to see how a custom column can be added to Inbox screen.

    https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-learn/forms/inbox-customization/add-married-column.html

    thanks.

      Kamal_Kishor
      Community Advisor
      Kamal_KishorCommunity Advisor
      Community Advisor
      January 19, 2024

      @src_aem_dev : As mentioned in other responses, it may not be recommended to customize it.
      However, if this is a must for your requirement, you can refer one of the help article :https://experience-aem.blogspot.com/2019/05/aem-65-extend-inbox-list-view-add-column-path.html

      PS: I have not tried these myself.

        narendragandhi
        Community Advisor
        narendragandhiCommunity Advisor
        Community Advisor
        January 19, 2024

        Hi @src_aem_dev 

         

        It looks like there is an option under admin control to add columns to inbox. Here is the link to the documentation - https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-65/content/sites/authoring/essentials/inbox.html?lang=en

         

        I have not tried this yet. Please have a look and let us know if this works.

         

        Thanks

        Narendra

          kautuk_sahni
          Community Manager
          kautuk_sahniCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          January 23, 2024

          @src_aem_dev Did you find the suggestions from users helpful? Please let us know if more information is required. Otherwise, please mark the answer as correct for posterity. If you have found out solution yourself, please share it with the community.

          Kautuk Sahni
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          SRC_AEM_DEVAuthorAccepted solution
          Level 2
          January 23, 2024

          I have implemented the below code and it worked.

          import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.column.Column;
          import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.column.provider.ColumnProvider;

          import com.adobe.cq.inbox.ui.InboxItem;
          import org.osgi.service.component.annotations.Component;


          /**
           * This provider does not require any sightly template to be defined.
           * It is used to display the workflow initiator's name as a column in the inbox.
           */
          @Component(service = ColumnProvider.class, immediate = true)
          public class Inbox implements ColumnProvider {
              @Override
              public Column getColumn() {
                  return new Column("initiatorName", "Initiator Name", String.class.getName());
              }

              // Return the workflow initiator's name. Else returns null
              private String getInitiatorName(InboxItem inboxItem) {
                  String initiatorName = inboxItem.getWorkflowInitiator();
                  return initiatorName;
              }

              @Override
              public Object getValue(InboxItem inboxItem) {
                  return getInitiatorName(inboxItem);
              }
          }
            kautuk_sahni
            Community Manager
            kautuk_sahniCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            June 7, 2024

            @src_aem_dev I hope the AEM community has been helpful. We look forward to your return as either a learner or a contributor. The community grows with SMEs like you. Invite your AEM peers to contribute too. Happy AEM learning!

            Kautuk Sahni
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