Secrets of the Process Modeler
Process Model Components Organization Unit Swim Lane Decision Step Outcome Event Flow Triggering Event Process Step
Stores HEAD OFFICE Store
Types of Store Reserved copies Generic Videos Memberships Material Data Material
Types of Flow Data flow: The flow of information between two elements Memberships Record new membership Membership details Material flow: The flow of tangible objects between two elements Returned video Place video back on shelf Videos Label Material Label Data 1 2 3 Temporal flows indicate sequence
Flow Dialog Box Doubleclick flow to get dialog box When does destination activate? Rule that causes this flow to be followed
HOLLYWOOD VIDEO RENTALS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO RENTALS Types of Event HOLLYWOOD VIDEO RENTALS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO RENTALS Other Event System Event Time Event
The Business Process Model Context process diagram
Starting a Brand New Model Down to Level Indicated Here Filter for searching for process Existing Processes Shown Here No Processes Have Been Defined
Adding a Business Unit Options Properties dialog
Opening Down Properties dialog Properties dialog
Organizational Hierarchy Click In ‘Unspecified’ Click in ‘Advising Office’
System Crashes Diagrams not Saved Organizational Units Entered Repository when created Process Steps, likewise Must Re-Create Diagrams, not units or steps!
Create Diagram w/Existing Objects
Opening Down Again
Complete Open Down Diagram
Important Points Documentation Vs. Automation Types of Event, Flow, Store Description and Notes Object Creation Vs. Diagram Creation Create Vs. Include Opening Down Process Hierarchy Organizational Hierarchy