Objects and connections

An object is the graphic representation of states, activities and organizational elements in a model, for example. Each object is assigned to an object type. Object types characterize the types of objects. In PPM, the Event, Function, Organizational unit and Rule object types are available.

Objects are linked with each other by connections. For each object type, the connection types by which it can be linked to other object types are defined. Two connection types are available in PPM: The executes connection type between organizational units and functions and the follows connection type between events, functions and rules.

Rules describe the logical relationship which exists between several incoming or outgoing connections of an object. The AND, OR, and EXKLUSIVE OR rules are available in PPM.