Open the Symbols bar if it is not already open by clicking Symbols.
The Symbols bar provides object symbols, graphic objects, and text for insertion into the modeling area. It also allows you to filter the available object symbols by entering names and create connections between objects.
Click the object symbol you want to place in the modeling area.
Move the mouse pointer to the modeling area. The frame of the object is displayed. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol. The name of the object symbol is selected for overwriting by default.
If necessary, overwrite the previous name with the name of your choice and press Enter.
The object symbol has been inserted in the modeling area.
You can place objects from the Symbols using drag and drop.
Procedure
Open the Symbols bar if it is not already open by clicking Symbols.
The Symbols bar provides object symbols, graphic objects, and text for insertion into the modeling area. It also allows you to filter the available object symbols by entering names and create connections between objects.
Click the object symbol you want to place and hold down the mouse button.
Drag the mouse pointer to the position you want to place the object in the modeling area. If you have enabled Guided Modeling, lines and arrows inform you of the orientation and distance of the dragged object from adjacent items.
Release the mouse button. The object is placed and its name is selected for overwriting.
Open the Symbols bar if it is not already open by clicking Symbols.
The Symbols bar provides object symbols, graphic objects, and text for insertion into the modeling area. It also allows you to filter the available object symbols by entering names and create connections between objects.
In the Select and insert symbol box enter a few characters of the object symbol name. All object symbols whose names contain these characters are listed, regardless of whether they are hidden or shown in the Symbols bar. The list is continuously updated while you are entering your input.
In the list, click the object symbol you want to place.
Move the mouse pointer to the modeling area. The frame of the object is displayed. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol. The name of the object symbol is selected for overwriting by default.
If necessary, overwrite the previous name with the name of your choice and press Enter.
The object symbol has been inserted in the modeling area.
An object symbol has already been placed in the modeling area.
Procedure
Click the placed object symbol. The mini toolbar is shown.
The mini toolbar provides you with exactly the object symbols that can be linked to the selected object using a connection.
When you place an object symbol from the mini toolbar in the modeling area, a connection between the selected object and the new object symbol is created at the same time. In addition, you can use the mini toolbar to create connections to existing objects.
The mini toolbar is configured for each object type. When you click an object, the mini toolbar provides the object symbols you selected for the underlying object type.
In the mini toolbar, click the symbol you want to place in the modeling area.
The Select connection box and the outline of the object is displayed. The currently used connection is marked with a preceding bar and is highlighted in bold.
Click on another connection or close the Select connection box with Close.
Move the mouse pointer to the position to where you want to insert the object. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol. The name of the object symbol is selected for overwriting by default.
If necessary, overwrite the previous name with the name of your choice and press Enter.
The object symbol is placed in the modeling area and linked to the previously selected object symbol using the selected connection.
Select the object you want to connect with a new object. The Insert icons are displayed.
Click the Insert icon of the direction in which you want to place the object. The Smart Modeling toolbar opens.
Click an object shown on the Smart Modeling toolbar you want to place. The object is inserted in the direction you selected the Insert icon and a connection is created to the previously selected object. The name of the new object is selected for renaming.
Select the object you want to connect with a new object. The Insert icons are displayed.
Click the Insert icon of the direction in which you want to place the object. The Smart Modeling toolbar opens.
Click the Find symbols box and enter the name of the object symbol you want to place.
Enter a term that is contained in the name of the object symbol you want to place. All object symbols containing the term are listed.
Click the object you want to place. The object is inserted in the direction you selected the Insert icon and a connection is created to the previously selected object. The name of the new object is selected for renaming.
With Smart Modeling, you have placed an object at the specified distance. The object symbol of the placed object is added to the Smart Modeling toolbar for later use.
Create a new occurrence for an existing object. This enables you, for example, to insert the same organizational unit at all positions in a process where it actually participates in the process.
Prerequisite
An object symbol has already been placed in the modeling area.
Procedure
Click the placed object symbol and then Copy.
Click Paste. Alternatively, press Ctrl + V. A frame for the occurrence copy is displayed in the modeling area.
Drag the frame to the required position. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol.
The object symbol is placed in the modeling area. It represents the object whose object symbol you copied as an occurrence copy. This means, for example, that the name of both object symbols is changed, that is, the name of the copied object symbol and the name of the object symbol copy, if you change it for ONE of the two.
Use an existing object as the basis for a new object. Thus, you only need to change the attributes by which the new object differs from the source object.
Prerequisite
An object symbol has already been placed in the modeling area.
Procedure
Click the placed object symbol and then Copy.
Click down arrow > Definition copy next to Paste. Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + V. A frame for the definition copy is displayed in the modeling area.
Drag the frame to the required position. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol.
The object symbol is placed in the modeling area. As a definition copy it represents a new object using the attributes of the object whose object symbol you have copied. The new object is autonomous even though it has the same attributes as the source object. This means, for example, that the name of the copied object does not change if you change the name of the source object.