In the Graphic tab, the process modeling is displayed in graphical form. Apart from the central work area, there are several function bars.
1) Graphic ribbon
Graphic ribbon
Area |
Button |
Meaning |
Shape |
Insert new shape |
Inserts a new shape in the upper left corner. If a shape is selected, the new shape can be inserted directly at the correct position: - to the right - below -to the left - above |
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Delete shape |
Deletes the selected shapes and connections. |
Connect |
Connection mode |
Activates or deactivates the connection mode, i.e. changes between shape and connection mode. In the connection mode, the anchor points are displayed for connecting shapes. |
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Automatically connect |
New inserted shapes are automatically connected with shapes that are close. |
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Connect with last one |
Newly inserted shapes are automatically connected with previously inserted shapes. |
View |
Time units and decimal places |
Here you can set the time unit and number of decimal places with which the times are supposed to be displayed. |
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Snap to grid |
Display grid and snap shapes to grid when inserting and moving. |
2.) Shapes
Icon |
Type |
Meaning |
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Start shape |
Each process design has always exactly one start shape. |
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Process step shape |
A process step shape has a description and can be completed by entering times or by linking them to process elements. Please note: The time is entered in the time type set in the ribbon. |
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Interrupt shape |
With the interrupt shape, interruptions in the process (e.g. for idle times) can be demonstrated. |
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Interface shape |
With the interface shape alternatives are modeled. |
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End shape |
Each process design finishes with at least one end shape. |
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Operation area |
or swimlane An operation area consists of one initial description and a color. |
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Decision shape |
A decision shape always requires at least 2 outgoing connections. By setting the description type, you can specify the description of the outgoing connections. |
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Comment |
The comment shape is provided as an addition to the process design and can be displayed in any desired color. |
3. Work area
-Graphical modeling area
-is provided for the positioning of the single elements
Depending on the shape that has been selected, different settings can be made in the "Properties" window:
Type |
Includes |
Start shape |
Description, Linked element (Code, Index, Variant), Times (Production), Quantity/Frequency (Factor), Comment |
Process step shape |
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Interrupt shape |
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End shape |
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Interface shape |
Description, Document type (Other, Talk, Call, Short message, Letter, Fax etc.), Comment |
Operation area |
Description and color can be changed by using the Resources tab |
Decision shape |
Initials, Description, Weight (Percentage, Number of cases), Comment |
Comment |
Color, Comment |