Adding and connecting elements

1. Select an existing element on the diagram.

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To add a new element:

  1. Select an existing element on the diagram.
  2. A context pad appears around the element with options for adding connected elements.
  3. Click the desired element type (task, gateway, event, etc.) to add it as a connected step.
  4. Alternatively, drag from the context pad to position the new element precisely.

Supported BPMN elements:

  • Tasks — Standard, User, Service, Manual, Business Rule, Script, Send, Receive
  • Gateways — Exclusive, Inclusive, Parallel, Event-based, Complex
  • Events — Start, End, Intermediate (Timer, Message, Signal, Error, etc.)
  • Pools and Swimlanes — Organise steps by role or department
  • Sub-processes — Group related steps into collapsible sub-processes
  • Data objects — Represent documents, data stores, or information flows

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