Connecting Elements

Connecting Elements are lines that connect flow elements in a process to form a flow.

There are four types of connecting objects: Sequence Flows, Message Flows, Associations and Data Associations.

Common Connecting Element Attributes

These attributes are common to all connecting elements.

You find attributes in the Attributes panel.

For information on the attributes that are specific to a connecting element, see the documentation for that element.

Fill in these fields in the Attributes tab:

  • Name

    The name of the element. The name appears in the element label.

  • Description

    A description of the element.

    Descriptions are optional but they can be useful if you want a comprehensive report.