Data Input

A Data Input is the data required to perform a process or activity. It’s similar to an input parameter.

You create Data Inputs in processes by adding the Data Input element to the diagram.

You create Data Inputs in a Task by defining the Input attribute. Data Inputs aren’t visually represented in the diagram.

a BPMN Data Input symbol

Data Input attributes

Fill in these fields in the Attributes tab:

  • Item Definition

    The data type of the Item the Data Input or Data Output is referencing.

  • Default Value

    The default value of the Item the Data Input or Data Output is referencing.

 

Define this attribute in the Item Definition tab of the Attributes panel:

  • Item Definition

    The types of data you can use in a BPMN model. Modeler has default options that are simple types and arrays of simple types.

    • To add an item definition, click Add.

    • To remove an item definition, select the item from the list then click Remove.

    • To complete or edit an item definition, select the item definition from the list and fill in these fields:

      Field Description
      Data structure The name of a data type.
      Description A description of the data type.