Merging Dictionary Entries

The dictionary allows you to keep all the terms that are often used in your diagrams in one easy-to-reference place. However, over time the use of terms can change. Entries with a similar meaning but different description might be added, and extraneous copies of existing entries might be created when many modelers work together. Duplication can also happen when importing SAP Signavio archive or SGX files, because entries from these files will automatically be added to the dictionary. Regardless of the source, merging entries will help you maintain a well-organized dictionary.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the dictionary by choosing the Dictionary folder in the navigation tree on the left side of the explorer.

2. Select the category the entries can be found in.

3. Choose the dictionary entries you want to merge.

4. Select Merge Dictionary Entries.

5. If you remember that you need to merge more entries than the ones you've already selected, enter the name of the entry into the Add Dictionary Entry field. Use the auto-completion feature, then press Enter.

6. Choose the elements to be added to the resulting entry. Attached documents, linked dictionary items, and links are added to the target entry automatically.

7. Choose Merge and confirm the warning.

   The entries are merged. The resulting entry will be displayed, and can now be edited.