How to parameterize timecycle expression in timer start event?

Question

We need to specify the cron expression for "Time Cycle" in the start timer event. We want this as a configurable property on workflow overview page. Tried creating a variable and putting the cron expression in the form properties of the timer start event and used that variable as ${<var name>} in Time cycle, however it is throwing error while deploying the WF stating the "Cannot resolve identifier".

Any idea please on how to parameterize this? When migrated using the migration export-import feature to higher env, we are not able to modify xml and can not change the cron exp.

Grant Rollerson · Answer

I don't believe it can be parametrised, but hopefully someone will prove me wrong! FYI >> Spring Cron syntax (collibra.com)

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