The Attributes tab in the Attributes panel displays the primary attributes for each DMN element. These attributes vary depending on the element type and define its key properties, behavior, and appearance.
All attributes listed here appear in the Attributes tab.
Specifies the possible answers to a Question, for example, ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, or a numeric or text value.
Provides an optional description of the element. Descriptions are useful for generating a comprehensive process report.
Specifies whether an Association displays a direction. An arrowhead indicates the direction.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| None | No direction is shown. This is the default value. |
| One | The Association flows in one direction. The arrowhead points to the target. |
| Both | The Association flows in both directions. Arrowheads appear at both ends. |
Defines a short, alternative description of the element.
Use this primarily for elements that don’t have a Name attribute, such as an Input Expression.
Specifies the size and coordinates of the element label in the diagram.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| X | The horizontal position of the label in the diagram. |
| Y | The vertical position of the label in the diagram. |
| Width | The label width. |
| Height | The label height. |
Specifies the URI where the Knowledge Source is located.
Specifies the name displayed in the element label.
Specifies the coordinates of a waypoint or anchor point in the diagram.
Waypoints are used to define the path of connectors or sequence flows between elements.
Represents the decision as a question. The decision’s outputprovides the answer to this question.
Lists the Knowledge Sources (people, committees, regulations, or policies) whose authority is needed for this decision. These references indicate where the decision gets its guiding rules or approvals.
Lists other Decisions that this decision depends on. Each required decision provides input data or supporting logic for evaluating the current decision.
Lists the Input Data elements that provide information needed for this decision or business knowledge model. Each required input supplies data that the decision logic uses to produce its result.
Lists the Business Knowledge Models that this decision depends on.
Each required knowledge reference identifies reusable logic or expertise that supports this decision’s evaluation.
Specifies the size and coordinates of the element in the diagram.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| X | The horizontal position of the element in the diagram. |
| Y | The vertical position of the element in the diagram. |
| Width | The element width. |
| Height | The element height. |
The element from which an Association originates.
The element to which an Association connects.
The content of a Text Annotation. Use it to communicate notes, explanations, or additional information about the model.
Specifies the type of Knowledge Source, such as a policy, committee, regulation, document, or group of people that define how a decision should be made.