Transform subprocess (expanded) into subprocess (collapsed)

You can transform an object of the Subprocess (expanded) type into an object of the Subprocess (collapsed) type.

In BPMN, a distinction is made between objects of the Subprocess (expanded) type and objects of the Subprocess (collapsed) type.

Procedure (quick video)

  1. Open a BPMN diagram containing an object of the Subprocess (expanded) type or model one.
  2. Click this object.
  3. Activate the BPMN tab bar.
  4. Click Activity Activity > Collapse subprocess Collapse.

    If you have not yet created any objects in the object of the Subprocess type, the Assignment Wizard opens to enable you to select a new or existing diagram. Otherwise, this step is skipped.

  5. If the subprocess contains objects that are not assigned to any diagram, the Collapse BPMN subprocess dialog opens. If you click OK, they will be assigned in a separate diagram.

The subprocess is transformed into an object of the Subprocess (collapsed) type and the symbol is changed accordingly. A model that has the same name as the subprocess and represents the actual subprocess is assigned to this subprocess. You can edit this assigned model.

Tip

You can transform an object of the Subprocess (expanded) type into an object of the Subprocess (collapsed) type by clicking the symbol Collapse subprocess Collapse.

Subprocess (expanded)