Modeling Areas
Applies to: viflow (subscription | 9 | 8) | Article: 1586262 | Updated on 30.04.2024
Various options are available for modeling areas in the process graphic.
Modeling new areas
- Open the process graphic that is to be modeled ( ››› Open process graphic).
- In the viflow stencil, left-click the Area or Area (OrgChart) shape, hold down the button, and drag the shape onto the drawing page.
The Create Area window opens. - Now enter the name of the area.
Confirm the entry with OK. - Double click on the area in the graphic to open the properties window.
Alternatively, choose Properties from the context menu [.png)
] of the area.
If necessary, enter a Short Name here and detail further global and local data of the area.
All information on detailing areas as well as on local and global properties can be found in the chapter ››› Properties of areas .
The Short Name of the area is displayed in the normal area shape (swimlane) in the text field on the left and (if set) in the watermarks.
The name appears at the top right of the swimlane shape.
Modeling existing areas
Areas that already exist in the process model can easily be used in process modeling by dragging them directly from the Areas window (or the Overview, Explorer windows) onto the drawing sheet.
When dragging the area onto the drawing page, the default area shape from the viflow stencil is used. If you want to use this function with a different area shape, first select the desired shape on the stencil and then drag the area from the window onto the drawing page.
Alternatively, proceed as described in point 1 under Modeling new areas. If you enter the first letters or parts of words, all areas containing them will be listed and offered for use.
Click on the desired list entry and close the window with OK.