Create a Diagram with QuickModel

To create a diagram with QuickModel, you have the following options:
- In the explorer of SAP Signavio Process Manager , choose New QuickModel.
- In SAP Signavio Process Collaboration Hub, choose Create QuickModel.
The QuickModel editor opens in a new tab.
Specify a name for the diagram and its main attributes:
- Organization: Name used for the pool
- Start: Start event of the process
- End: End event of the process
- Documentation: Description of the diagram
With Show more process attributes, you can also specify the diagram's custom attributes.
Note
QuickModel does not support custom attributes of type table:
- When you select Show more process attributes on diagram level, table custom attributes are not listed.
- When you choose Configure your table for your activity table, table custom attributes cannot be added as a column.
Under Activities, add the tasks of your process and specify their attributes, read more in section Add tasks and specify attributes.

The diagram preview updates dynamically.
Confirm with Save.

The diagram is saved.

You can close the diagram or open it in the editor. To open it, open the user menu and choose Graphical Editor.

Adding Tasks and Specify Attributes

Follow these steps:

Double-select a cell in the What? column and type the task name.

Read more on the meaning of the columns in section Overview over main attributes for tasks.
Continue with one of the following options:
- To add another task, choose Enter.
- To specify an attribute of your first task, press the tab key.

You can customize the columns in the activities list, read more in section Show or hide task attributes.

Link Dictionary Entries

While you type the name of tasks and attributes, dictionary entries can be suggested. To link a dictionary entry to the task or attribute, select the entry and press Enter.

Linked dictionary entries are indicated with (dictionary).

When a task is linked to a dictionary entry, you can rename the task. This has no effect to the dictionary entry. Renaming doesn't work for attributes.

For more information, see Working with the Dictionary.

Reorder the Tasks

You can't change the order of tasks in the activities list. You can only add a task between two existing ones. To do so, select the lower task and choose Add activity above.

Remove a Task

To remove a task, select it in the activities list and choose Remove activity.