How to import a BPMN file

The following applies when importing a BPMN 2.0 diagram:

You can import data from a BPMN file and use the BPMN diagram that was generated by the import in ARIS. When importing a BPMN diagram of a third-party supplier, an Enterprise BPMN diagram is created in ARIS.

Prerequisites

  • The method filter you are using allows BPMN diagrams.

  • You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.

Procedure

  1. Click Application launcher Application launcher > Models & Objects Models & Objects. The Models & Objects view in the repository is opened.

  2. Select the relevant database.

  3. Select the database group into which you want to import the BPMN diagram. The More More icon is located next to the group name.

  4. ClickMore More > Import Import BPMN diagram. The corresponding dialog opens.

  5. Click Select file and navigate to the relevant BPMN file.

  6. Select the BPMN file and click Open. The file is parsed. If it is a valid BPMN file, it is imported.

The BPMN diagram is stored in the selected group, and you can open it for editing on a tab.