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If you want to model your own microservice, you need to create a Service in the Explorer and a BPMN model in the service panel. After creation of your service, open it to access the service panel. Each service contains already a Process folder in the service panel to which you can add BPMN models.

Adding a BPMN Model

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Once the model has been created, use the context menu to manage the model. Available options are:

  • Export
  • Edit Model Name
  • Edit Instance List
  • Delete Model
  • Cut Item
Tip

Go to page BPMN Model for detailed descriptions of the context menu options.

Using the BPMN Editor

When you create a new BPMN model, it is automatically opened in the BPMN Editor:

Use the various functionalities of the BPMN Editor to design your BPMN model:

NameDescription

1

Diagram Pane The diagram pane is where you design your BPMN model.
Go to page Working with the BPMN Editor for detailed information about the features of the BPMN editor.

2

Elements ToolbarThe elements toolbar contains all BPMN elements that you can create on the diagram pane.
Go to page Working with the BPMN Editor for further details about the usage of the toolbar.
In the PAS Designer Developer Guide > Supported BPMN Elements all BPMN elements are explained in detail.

3

Model Toolbar The model toolbar assists you during modeling on the diagram pane.
Go to page Working with the BPMN Editor for an overview of the available options of the model toolbar.

4

Designer Panels

In the BPMN editor, the following panels assist you during modeling:

  • Service Panel: In the Service panel you can manage the contents of your whole service such as you BPMN and data model, forms and used libraries.
    Go to pages Service Panel and Working With Libraries for detailed information.
  • Attributes Panel: Use the Attributes panel to change the settings of the BPMN elements and the diagram pane.
    Go to page Changing BPMN Element Attributes for detailed information.
  • Validation Panel: The Validation panel supports you during modelling by displaying notes for invalid actions in your models or forms. It also gives advice on how to fix the errors.
    Go to page Validating a Service
    for detailed information.
  • Search Panel: Use the Search panel to find elements on the BPMN diagram pane as well as on the execution pane.
    Go to page Searching in the Designer for detailed information.
  • Overview Panel: In the Overview panel, your model and a blue frame are displayed, representing the content shown on the diagram pane. Use the panel to keep the overview of your BPMN model - and to navigate within.
    Go to page Working with the BPMN Editor for further information about the Overview panel.
  • Styling Panel: The Styling panel is your tool for formatting the diagram pane and the contents of elements and attributes.
    Go to page Styling BPMN Elements for detailed information about its options.