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Web BPMN Diagram Elements with Automation

Here is a list of web BPMN diagram elements with Automation properties.

Element Name

Visual

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Pool

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At least one Pool is required. Multiple Pools are allowed in the diagram, but message flow is not automated between Pools.

Lane

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It's good practice to assign a user or group to the Lane. By default, tasks within a Lane are performed by the group or user assigned to it.

Selected "Task" Shapes

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The "Generic Task", "Manual Task", "Automatic Task", "Automated Service Task" and "User Task" can all perform automation tasks and events.

The "Send Task" and "Script Task" are special – see descriptions below.

Event

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The first Event is the "Start" Event and requires Owner, Starter, and Deployer definitions. The last Event in a flow can have "end complete process" selected to cancel other parallel flows.

Send Task

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Sends automation emails.

Script Task

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Performs automation events only and no tasks.

Signal

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Indicates a timer wait and can perform Events. The shape text can indicate the duration of the wait, but a timer is not initiated by a Signal shape.

Exclusive Gateway

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Branches the automation flow. Parallel gateways also branch the automation flow, but there are no automation properties on parallel gateways.

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