Web BPMN Diagram Elements with Automation
Here is a list of web BPMN diagram elements with Automation properties.
Element Name | Visual | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Pool |  | At least one Pool is required. Multiple Pools are allowed in the diagram, but message flow is not automated between Pools. |
Lane |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | Sends automation emails. |
Script Task |  | Performs automation events only and no tasks. |
Signal |  | 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 |  | Branches the automation flow. Parallel gateways also branch the automation flow, but there are no automation properties on parallel gateways. |