Abstract: A workflow manager which executes software having one or more channels configured to communicate events-based messages between processes. Events are associated with transitions between states, which mark the progress of an order. An event remains in an associated channel for a period until is retrieved by a peripheral system or expired. When retrieved by a system, the event may trigger a task or process. The workflow manager further includes an event editor, coupled to the workflow manager and configured to retrieve a selected event for editing by a user. The event editor includes a graphical user interface allowing a user to define, monitor, or modify a workflow.

Abstract: A method for generating data is provided. The method includes providing a first file having at least one format definition including a plurality of field identifiers and a data value associated with at least one the field identifiers, the first file maintaining an identifier of at least a second file. The method includes selectively managing the second file based on an instruction, and generating to the second file a data string according to the format definition, the data string including the data value of the at least one field identifier. A system and method for generating data for test applications is also provided.