Related processes is a feature for linking multiple processes together to represent an entire business flow. This article summarizes the types of relationships that can be configured and their specifications.
Overview
Related processes can be used in two ways.
- Link "Upstream processes" from the Start Node, and "Downstream processes" from the End Node
- Link "Related processes" from an Execution Node
Specifications
Where settings can be configured
- Start Node detail sheet … Upstream processes
- End Node detail sheet … Downstream processes, and parent processes that reference this process
- Execution Node detail sheet … Related processes
To add a process, search for it by name and select it.
The list also displays the folder and creator.
You can select multiple processes by checking their checkboxes to add them all at once.
Constraints
- Settings cannot be configured for unsaved processes or Execution Nodes. They become available after saving.
- The same relationship cannot be added more than once.
- Circular references are not allowed. You cannot specify the process itself or any of its child processes as a related process.
- Sequential relationships (linking before and after) and nested relationships are mutually exclusive. A process that has already been configured for one cannot appear as a candidate for the other.
Display
- Linked Related processes can be viewed directly on the process diagram without opening the detail sheet. Clicking a Related process name opens it in a new tab.
- When there are Unsaved Changes, a confirmation dialog is displayed before navigating away.
- In Swimlane view, a count badge is displayed to avoid disrupting the appearance of the lanes.
- Related processes are not subject to Version control. They are not displayed when viewing a past Version.
How to use
Set an upstream process on the start node
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813763
Set a downstream process on the end node
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813835
Set a related process on an execution node
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813632
Check which related processes refer to this process
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813675
Remove a related process link
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813888