Process dialog box

Processes

A process represents a procedure implemented within a company or organization. A process is made up of a sequenced set of activities, object flows and controls.

The "Process" dialog box contains three tabs – "Common", "Simulation" and "Parameter". 

The "Common" tab of the "Process" dialog box

The "Common" tab of the "Process" dialog box is used to enter general information relative to the process.

The "Common" tab of the "Process" dialog box

Key:

· "Name": This field represents the name of the process.

· "ProcessType": This field represents the type of the process. A process can have one of the following types:

o None

o Private

o Abstract

o Collaboration

The "Simulation" tab of the "Process" dialog box

The "Simulation" tab of the "Process" dialog box is used to enter information relative to the simulation of the process.

The "Simulation" tab of the "Process" dialog box

Key:

· "Status": This field represents the status of the process during a simulation, and can be determined when the process is being executed by an execution engine. The status of a process can be:

o None

o Ready

o Active

o Cancelled

o Aborting

o Aborted

o Completing

o Com