The ContentService implemented in eZ Publish 5.x has no knowledge of the Legacy workflow engine. This means that all features in the 4.x series that used workflows need a workaround. One of the most common use-cases is pre-publishing approval, for instance of user generated content.
Legacy kernel callbacks
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| Fortunately, there is a quite simple way to trigger workflows from eZ Publish 5 code: by using a Legacy Kernel Callback. The overall process is described in the Legacy code and features documentation chapter. |
Create with the Public API, publish with the Legacy Kernel
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