BPMN

An association is used to link data and artefacts to flow objects. Non-flow objects, such as text and graphics, can be associated with flow objects… Read More »Association

A message flow depicts the exchange of messages between two participants who are ready to send and receive them. A message flow must connect two… Read More »Message Flow

A sequence flow is used to show the order in which activities in a process or choreography will be performed.[1] Symbol 1]     Silver, B. (2009).… Read More »Sequence Flow (Normal or Uncontrolled)

[Or] When a branch splits, one or more branches are activated. Before merging, all active incoming branches must be completed.[1] Symbol 1]     Silver, B. (2009).… Read More »Gateway (Inclusive) (OR)

[And] When used to split the sequence flow, all outgoing branches are activated at the same time. When parallel branches are merged, it waits for… Read More »Gateway (Parallel) (And)

A gateway is a device that controls the divergence and convergence of sequence flows in a process or choreography. As a result, it will determine… Read More »Intermediate Event (Link/Throwing) Gateway

Paired link events can also be used as “off-page connectors” in order to print a process across multiple pages. Within the process level, they can… Read More »Intermediate Event (Link/Catching)

At the end of the process, this type of end indicates that a message is sent to a participant.[1] Symbol N Method and Style: A… Read More »End Event (Message)

A message intermediate event can be used to both send and receive messages. The event marker must be filled when used to “throw” the message… Read More »Intermediate Event (Message/Throwing)