Top-Down Modeling
Use
Top-down modeling allows you to create workflow definitions taking into account block orientation without knowledge of the individual tasks used. At an early modeling stage, it is therefore possible to create incomplete but consistent workflow definitions. It may well be appropriate to define the flow logic initially for complex workflows for example. Top-down modeling is also useful for presentation purposes.
Prerequisites
To model a workflow "top-down", start the
Workflow Builder and select
in the application toolbar.
Features
Top-down modeling
You can use all the step types available when modeling. The following top-down task can be used when describing an activity in the workflow definition:
Task |
TS30100074 |
Abbreviation |
WF_MODTASK |
Name |
Modeling task for TOP/DOWN approach |
You should overwrite the proposed step name with a name that describes the significance or function of this step in your scenario.
The top-down task references an object method with a
result. The result can assume six values, which are offered in the workflow definition as outcomes. You can then choose the number of outcomes required for your scenario and name them. You must deactivate possible outcomes that you do not require. The top-down task can be incorporated in a workflow definition more than once.It is also possible to maintain the agent assignment to the individual steps.
Productive use
To use the "top-down" modeled workflow productively, you must overwrite the task ID TS30100074 in the definition of the activity with the new ID. The definition of the task entered is read and the binding definition between the workflow container and task container generated if applicable. The outcomes of the activity can be described in the normal way. For further information, refer to
Maintenance of Tab Page Outcomes When you return from the definition of the activity to the display of the workflow definition, superfluous outcomes of the top-down task are deleted. New branches are created in the workflow definition for additional or unassigned outcomes of the task entered.