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Designer Administration | admin_in_new_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | admin_in_new_tab |
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| The Designer administration will open in a new tab. The content of the tree in the administration tab depends on the profile assigned to your account within Scheer PAS Administration. |
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Designer Administration | admin_menu_bridge | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | admin_menu_bridge |
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| Open the Bridge menu to manage the settings of the Scheer PAS BRIDGE you want deploy your services to. The input saved in this menu overwrites the standard Bridge settings defined by an administrator. |
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Designer Administration | admin_menu_bridge_admin | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | admin_menu_bridge_admin |
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| The following options are available: - Hostname: Enter the name of the server where your Bridge is running. Default is bridge.
- Port: Insert the number of the service port of the Bridge.
- Node: Consult your Bridge to find out the node name of your Bridge installation. Default is localhost.
- Username: Enter the login of your bridge user.
- Password: Save the password of your bridge user.
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Designer Administration | admin_menu_libraries | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | admin_menu_libraries |
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| LibrariesIn the library administration you can upload and manage your own libraries. Libraries are always uploaded to a dedicated namespace. If you want to use a library in several namespaces, you must upload it to each namespace separately. Info |
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Library files must be in .lrep format. |
| When you open menu Libraries, you must first select the namespace you want to edit. | | The selected namespace is highlighted in blue and section Libraries is displayed. You are now able to upload library files to the selected namespace. To select a library file, click button Choose file. | | The name of the selected file is displayed. If you want to select a different file, use the Change file button. Click Upload to confirm your choice and start the action. | | After a successful upload the library is displayed in the Libraries section. The library is now available within this namespace. If you want to add the library to a project, open the Libraries folder and use the Manage libraries button. | | All uploaded libraries of the selected namespace are listed in the libraries menu. If you want to delete a library from the list, click . |
Updating a Library |
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Designer Administration | admin_menu_logging | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | admin_menu_logging |
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| Logging | When you open the Logging menu, you must first select the namespace for which you want to see the log. | | The selected namespace is highlighted in color and section Logs is displayed. You can use the Export button on top to export the logs into a csv file. | | Use the filter fields to narrow down the results of the log list. You can filter by: - Username
- Model Name
- Event Actions (choose actions from the drop-down list)
- Start Date
- End Date
Apply the set filters by pressing button Search. Use the Reset button to restart with new filter criteria. | | The log list shows the following information: - Username
- Event Actions
- Model Name
- Event Object Details
- Date
Use the navigation bar at the bottom to manage the log list: - You can define the number of log entries you want to show (10/25/50/100).
- Use the buttons to navigate through the list:
- = Go to first page.
- = Go to previous page.
- = Go to next page.
- = Go to last page.
| | Below the log list section View Details is shown. | | Click on the icon in column View Details to display the whole log information of a log list entry. |
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Designer Administration | content_languages | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | content_languages |
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| - Content Language: The content language is the display language for the elements you create in the Designer. Default languages are:
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Designer Administration | open_administration | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | open_administration |
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| To open the Designer administration, click the button in the navigation bar. |
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Designer Panel Overview | hide_panels | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | hide_panels |
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| You can hide panels that you do not currently need. The icons of hidden panels are displayed in the right upper corner. |
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Designer Panel Overview | panel_icons | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | panel_icons |
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| The following icons represent the corresponding panel: Icon | Panel |
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| Attributes Panel | | Library Panel | | Objects Panel | | Overview Panel | | Search Panel | | Styling Panel | | Validation Panel |
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Designer Panel Overview | panels_general_description | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | panels_general_description |
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| The Designer panels can be displayed on the left and right side of the canvas and support the user during modeling. |
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Designer Panel Overview | rearrange_panel_new | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | rearrange_panel_new |
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| You can also arrange the panels individually. The dashed frame indicates the new position of the panel. |
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Designer Panel Overview | rearrange_panel_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | rearrange_panel_tab |
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| Use drag & drop to rearrange panels. You can move panels to already existing columns. The new panel is then shown as a new tab. |
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Designer Panel Overview | resize_panels | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | resize_panels |
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| It is also possible to resize panels by dragging the vertical or horizontal panel borders. |
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Designer Panel Overview | search_panel | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | search_panel |
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| The Search panel helps you to find objects on the canvas. Enter your search term in the box. - Use icon to reset the search box.
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Designer Panel Overview | search_panel_bpmn | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | search_panel_bpmn |
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| Click on a match in the list to focus the element on the canvas. This applies to elements on the BPMN Canvas... |
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Designer Panel Overview | search_panel_execution | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | search_panel_execution |
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| ... as well as to elements on the Execution Canvas. |
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Designer Panel Overview | search_panel_hit_list | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | search_panel_hit_list |
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| Enter your search term in the box. The results are displayed in a hit list below. The list displays the results in the following sections: - Objects
- Execution variables - Persisted
- Execution variables - Local
- Execution steps
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Designer Panel Overview | show_panels | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | show_panels |
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| To show a hidden panel again, click on its icon. Hover over an icon to show the name of the corresponding panel. The panel is inserted at the position where it was last visible. |
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Designer Panel Overview | use_attribute_panel | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | use_attribute_panel |
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| Info |
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Use the Attributes Panel to edit the attributes or to make them visible on the canvas. |
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Diverse | tip_library_administration | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | tip_library_administration |
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Managing Projects | bpmn_created | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | bpmn_created |
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| If you switch back to the explorer tab, the new BPMN model is also displayed in the tree. To open a BPMN model from the explorer tree, use the icon. |
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Managing Projects | bpmn_new_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | bpmn_new_tab |
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| When you create a new model, it opens automatically in a new tab and you can directly start modeling. |
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Managing Projects | create_bpmn | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | create_bpmn |
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| Enter a name for the BPMN model in the pop-up window Create New Model. Click Save. |
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Managing Projects | create_folder | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | create_folder |
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| Enter a name for the folder in the pop-up window Create New Folder. Click Save. |
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Managing Projects | create_project | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | create_project |
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| Enter a name for the project in the pop-up window Create New Project. Click Save. |
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Managing Projects | cutting_and_pasting
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MultiExcerptName | cutting_and_pasting |
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| Cutting and Pasting | If you want to use an element at a different position in the tree, select the context menu option Cut item. | | Open the context menu of the element in which you want to insert the cut element and choose Paste item. Info |
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The option Paste item is only enabled if the elements to be inserted fit into the tree hierarchy. Pasting elements is only possible in the same namespace. |
| | The element is now displayed on its new place in the tree. | |
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Managing Projects | description_editor | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | description_editor |
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| Enter your text in the editor. Various formatting tools are provided. |
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Managing Projects | description_editor_save | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | description_editor_save |
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| Click Save and close to confirm your text or Cancel to abort the action. |
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Managing Projects | explorer_search | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | explorer_search |
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| On top of the explorer tree you can find a search box. If you have not selected any content in the tree, the box is grayed out. |
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Managing Projects | folder_created | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | folder_created |
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| The new folder is created and displayed in the tree. |
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Managing Projects | info_libraries_mandatory | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | info_libraries_mandatory |
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| Info |
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The folders Libraries and Models are mandatory parts of a project, therefore users cannot delete them. |
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Managing Projects | note_element_restrictions | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | note_element_restrictions |
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| Note |
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title | Restrictions on Element Names |
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| - Element names must not be empty.
- Element names must be unique in one BPMN model.
- The following characters are not allowed in element names: <, >, :, ", /, \\, |, ?, *
- Element names must not end with a period (.).
- The following strings must not be used as element names: CON, PRN, AUX, NUL, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, COM7, COM8, COM9, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, LPT4, LPT5, LPT6, LPT7, LPT8, LPT9.
- Furthermore, only project names may not contain spaces.
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Managing Projects | paste_url | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | paste_url |
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| You are now able to paste the URL, for example in an email. |
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Managing Projects | project_content | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | project_content |
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| Each newly created project contains already a folder Libraries and a folder Models. |
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Managing Projects | project_created | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | project_created |
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| The new project is created and displayed in the tree. |
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Managing Projects | tip_profiles_admin_guide | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | tip_profiles_admin_guide |
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Managing Projects | toast_confirmation | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | toast_confirmation |
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| The action is confirmed by a toast message. |
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Managing Projects | tree_export | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | tree_export |
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| Export | The export is an available option for the following elements: - Folder
- Project
- Model
- BPMN model
If you want to export an element, for example to create a backup copy of your model, choose the option Export in the context menu. | | The export starts directly. During the export the message Generating file... is displayed. | | A toast message also confirms the successful export. |
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MultiExcerptName | tree_import |
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| Import | The import is an available option for the following elements: If you want to import an element, for example to transfer a backup copy to another namespace, choose the option Import in the context menu. | | The pop-up Import will open. Click button Choose file to select the file you want to import. | | The name of the chosen file is displayed. If you want to change your selection, use the button Change file. If the correct file has been selected, start the import by clicking the Import button. | | A toast message confirms the successful import. | | The imported element is displayed in the tree. |
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Managing Projects / Modeling Services | add_library | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | add_library |
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| To add an unused library to the project, click on the icon. |
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Managing Projects / Modeling Services | manage_libraries | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | manage_libraries |
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| The dialog Manage Libraries opens. Currently unused libraries are displayed on the left side of the window, the libraries that are already available in this project are shown on the right side. Expand the drop-down list to display the details of the library such as versions and dependencies. |
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Managing Projects / Modeling Services | remove_libraries | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | remove_libraries |
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| You can also remove libraries from the list. Open the dialog Manage Libraries again and click the icon. The library will switch back to the Unused Libraries column. |
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Managing Projects / Modeling Services | used_libraries | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | used_libraries |
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| The library is now displayed in the column Used Libraries. If you have finished, do not forget to Save. |
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Modeling Services | create_bpmn_objects | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | create_bpmn_objects |
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| | Drag the object you want to create from the toolbar and drop it on the canvas. You can also double click an object in the toolbar to create it on the canvas. To cancel the operation, press the Esc key. | | As soon as you have created a first element, you can also use the objects context menu to create further elements. Click on an object or hover over an active element to open the context menu. Info |
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A start event can only be created via the objects toolbar. |
| | If you mark an element on the canvas before you create a new element, a relation is automatically created between both elements. | | Double click the name of the object to enable edit mode and change the content. | | The name of an object must be unique in a BPMN model. Your input is validated. Info |
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The validation is case insensitive. |
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Modeling Services | execution_context_menus | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | execution_context_menus |
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| The following table explains the available options: |
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Modeling Services | info_styling_attributes_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | info_styling_attributes_tab |
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| Info |
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The tab is displayed by default only for the objects Message Start Event, End Event and Exclusive Gateway as well as for a Relation of an exclusive gateway. These objects are already created on the canvas including the attribute Name. For the other objects the Attributes tab is displayed as soon as you create one of its attributes on the canvas (see Attributes Panel for further information). |
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Modeling Services | model_toolbar | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | model_toolbar |
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| The model toolbar assists you during modeling on the BPMN canvas. The following table explains the available tools: Tool Icon | Tool Name | Description |
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| Export | Use this icon to export your BPMN model in JSON format. | | Report | Click the Report icon to print your model. You have two options: You can send your model directly to a printer or save it as a Word document. | | Share | If you click the Share icon, the URL of your BPMN model is copied to the clipboard and you can paste it elsewhere, for example in an email. | | Publish to cockpit | If you want direct access to your BPMN model in your Scheer PAS Cockpit, click on the icon Publish to cockpit. If you open your cockpit the next time, an external link tile grants you direct access to the model. | | Hide execution area | Use this icon to hide the execution canvas. This allows to gain more space during modeling. | | Toggle grid | Use this icon to enable or disable the grid on the BPMN canvas. The grid supports you during modeling: If the grid is enabled, objects snap to the grid points. | | Show invalid | Activate the icon to display all invalid elements. | | Service Handling
| Use this icon to open the submenu that contains all options for managing your service: - = Deploy the service.
- = Start the service.
- = Stop the service.
- = Open your Scheer PAS BRIDGE.
- = Create an export of the Designer service repository.
- Use the export
a) If you want to deploy the repository to another Bridge. b) If you want to analyze the service with Scheer PAS Analyzer.
- = Clear your Compiler cache.
- You need to clear your Compiler cache, when you updated a library.
Example:- In a BPMN model, a library lib is used in version 1.0.0 from January.
- In the library administration, lib 1.0.0 is replaced with 1.0.0 from February.
- The user has to clear the Compiler cache to get 1.0.0 from February.
| | Free text | Click the text icon to create a text box on the BPMN canvas. | | Add image | If you want to add an image on the BPMN canvas, click the Image icon and create an empty frame on the canvas. To upload a picture into the frame, use the attribute Image in the Attributes Panel. | | Insert/Remove horizontal space | Use this icon if you need more or less space on the canvas. Click on the canvas to display the start line, the second click marks the end line and defines the size of the area to be added. To add space, click from left to right to define the area. If you want to delete a horizontal space, click from right to left to define the area. | | Insert/Remove vertical space | Use this icon if you need more or less space on the canvas. Click on the canvas to display the start line, the second click marks the end line and defines the size of the area to be added. To add space, click from top to bottom to define the area. If you want to delete a vertical space, click from bottom to top to define the area. | | Undo | If you want to cancel your last action on the BPMN canvas, use this icon. | | Redo | Use this icon to restore the action that you had previously undone. |
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Modeling Services | objects_toolbar | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_toolbar |
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| The objects toolbar contains all BPMN elements that you can create on the canvas. | By default, the objects toolbar only displays the icons of the BPMN objects. But you can also expand the toolbar by using the icon. | | In its expanded version, the names of all objects are also displayed. | | Drag the object you want to create from the toolbar and drop it on the canvas. You can also double click an object in the toolbar to create it on the canvas. To cancel the operation, press the Esc key. |
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Other Elements | execution_other_elements | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | execution_other_elements |
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| The content of this element is ignored during execution. |
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Other Elements | other_background_color | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | other_background_color |
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| Background Color If you want to select a background color, activate the checkbox and click on the color placeholder that will appear. Then use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color:
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Other Elements | other_border_color | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | other_border_color |
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| Border Color To select a background color for the object, activate the checkbox and click on the color placeholder that will appear. Then use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes |
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| All available attributes of an object are displayed in the Attributes Panel. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes_display_name_of_attribute | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes_display_name_of_attribute |
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| Display Name of Attribute Activate the checkbox if you also want to display the names of the attributes on the canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes_font | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes_font |
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| Font Use this section to select the font for display of the object's attributes on the canvas. You have also several formatting options. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes_font_color | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes_font_color |
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| Font Color You can also adapt the font color of the object's attributes on the canvas. Click on the color placeholder, then use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color:
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes_font_size | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes_font_size |
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| Font Size In this section you can change the font size of the object's attributes on the canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | attributes_word_wrap | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | attributes_word_wrap |
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| Word Wrap By default, the object's attributes are displayed in a single line on the canvas. When the word wrap option is disabled, a placeholder (...) indicates that more text is available but hidden:
In the attribute Description you can also enter line breaks using CTL + Enter. To show the text including your line breaks, activate the word wrap option:
A placeholder (...) indicates that more text is available but hidden. If you want to display the whole text, resize the attribute on the canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | displaying_attributes | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | displaying_attributes |
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| You can display the attributes of an object on the BPMN canvas: Select the attribute you want to show in the Attributes Panel and move it to the canvas by using drag&drop. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | editing_attributes | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | editing_attributes |
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| As soon as you have created an attribute of an object on the canvas, the Styling Panel will show the tab Attributes. Open this tab to edit the formatting of the displayed attributes. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_config_options | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_config_options |
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| Open the Styling Panel to use the configuration options of the element. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_font | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_font |
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| Font Use this section to select the font for the text within the object. You have also several formatting options. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_font_color | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_font_color |
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| Font Color You can also adapt the font color of text within the object. Click on the color placeholder. Then use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color:
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_font_size | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_font_size |
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| Font Size In this section you can change the font size of the text within the object. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_shape_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_shape_tab |
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| | Background Color If you want to change the background color of the object, click on the color placeholder. Then use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color:
| | Border Color If you want to change the border color of the object, click on the color placeholder to display the color picker. | | Opacity Changes of the opacity apply equally to background and border color. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | objects_word_wrap | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | objects_word_wrap |
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| Word Wrap By default, object names can only be displayed in a single line. When the word wrap option is activated, the text will fill the available space in the element:
When the option is disabled, a placeholder (...) indicates that more text is available but hidden:
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Supported BPMN Elements | open_objects_menu | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | open_objects_menu |
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| Click on the element to open the objects context menu which supports you in creating new objects:
For detailed information see page BPMN Canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | open_relation_menu | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | open_relation_menu |
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| If you right click an arrow the relation context menu opens allowing you to edit the relation:
For detailed information see page BPMN Canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | open_tools_menu | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | open_tools_menu |
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| If you right click an element, the tools context menu opens allowing you to edit the current object:
For detailed information see page BPMN Canvas. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | relations_shape_tab | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | relations_shape_tab |
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| | Line Color If you want to change the color of the arrow, click on the color placeholder to display the color picker. Use the color picker to select a new color or enter the hexadecimal code of the desired color:
| | Line Style You have three options for the style of the arrow line. Use the drop-down list to select the desired option. | | Arrow at Start Open the drop-down list to select the styling for the arrow head. | | Arrow at End Open the drop-down list to select the styling for the arrow end. | | Line Width Use this option to change the width of the arrow line. |
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Supported BPMN Elements | set_timeout | Multiexcerpt |
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MultiExcerptName | set_timeout |
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| To set the duration of the timer, the event should be trigged by a persisted property of type integer or datetime. You have two options to set the timeout in the attributes panel: - Integer: Define the number of seconds the event has to wait.
- Datetime: Define the absolute datetime when the event should fire.
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