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Modeler: Edit Process Model

In the Process Modeler you can design and configure the Process Diagram, Split Conditions, Allocation Rules, Process Data Items, and Read/Write Permissions.

For more information on BPMN and how to define Process Models, see:
 

1. Process Model Information

The name of a Process Model being edited, and any additional notes.

2.Editing Screen Menu

Menu for switching between setting screens.

Icon Setting Screen
Description
Process Diagram
  • In this screen you can:
    • Create Process Diagrams.
    • Arrange Swimlanes, Tasks and Events, and define workflow order.
Split Condition
  • In this screen you can:
    • Set Split conditions and destinations if the Process Diagram contains Splits.
  • This is not available if a Process Diagram does not include Splits.
Allocation Rule
  • In this screen you can:
    • Define Allocation Rules to specify the person in charge of each Task.
  • Definitions can be made in the following ways.
    • Absolute assignment by specifying groups/users
    • Relative assignment based on who is in charge of another Swimlane
    • Assignment based on entered data upon execution
Process Data Item
  • In this screen you can:
    • Configure Process Data Items and define the data type to be used throughout the Process.
Read/Write Permission
  • In this screen you can:
    • Configure Read/Write Permissions for each Process Data Item.
    • Define at which Task each Process Data Item can be "read" or "written."
  • This is only available after defining data items in the Process Data Item screen.
 


3. Common Operation Menu

This operation menu is displayed in all setting screens.

 Icon Menu Name
Description
 Save
  • Saves the Process Model.
  • A pop-up window will ask you to confirm the action.
  • When the Process Model is not appropriately define, you will be notified by a pop-up window. You can save incomplete Process Models, but you will not be able to activate them.
 Close
  • Closes the Process Modeler.
  • A pop-up window will ask you to confirm the action.
  • A confirmation message appears if you try to close without saving changes.
 Help
  • Opens Application Manual in a separate window or tab.
 Variables Setting
 Small Process Diagram
  • Displays the Process Diagram in another window.
  • Zoom into/out of the Process Diagram by the slider.
  • Use this when you want to see the Process Diagram in screens other than "Process Diagram" setting screen.
 Print Process Diagram
  • Prints out the Process Diagram.
  • Print properties must be confirmed before printing the diagram.
 Full Screen
  • Switches Process Modeler into full-screen mode.
  • Press Esc key to change back to normal mode.
  • Note that this feature is provided as a beta version.
 Curve
  •  Shows workflow lines as curves.

4. Main Page

  • This is the main page of the Process Modeler.
  • The content here changes for each setting screen.
  • Refer to instructions of each editing screen for details.

5. Menu Bar

  • [File]
    • [Save]: Saves the Process Model
    • [Exit]: Closes the Process Model
  • [Edit]
    • [Undo]: Cancels the last operation
    • [Redo]: Restores to the state before [Undo]
  • [Preferences]
    • [Variables Setting]: Opens Process Model Variables setting screen.
    • [Size Setting]: You can choose from [Small], [Normal] or [Large].