Sequence flow - bluesoft-rnd/aperte-workflow-core GitHub Wiki

Sequence flow is an element on the [process flow diagram](Aperte Modeler process diagram), used to connect two other elements to provide a transition between them. It is represented by a full line with an arrow at one end to indicate its direction.

Attributes

Attribute name Type Required Default value Description
Name String True - The name of this element.
Button type Enum False - The type of the button associated with this transition. The button is going to be rendered in the gui related to the step from which this transition is starting. The list of possible choices here is generated from the plugin metadata in Aperte Workflow runtime.
Condition expression String False - If the transition is starting in the Decision activity, this attribute serves as logical value to be evaluated.
Description String False - The additional description for this element.

Aperte Modeler examples

Working with button types

  1. Select the desired sequence flow by left clicking it.
  2. Open the Attributes palette on the right side of editor.
  3. Click the value of the Button type attribute, and choose the value from the list.

frame|align=center|alt=Selecting the button type on transition

Working with dockers

  1. Click Add a Docker to an edge button from top menu. frame|align=center|alt=Selecting add docker option
  2. Click on desired sequence flow. Do notice that now a new, red dot appears in the place that was clicked. frame|align=center|alt=Red docker symbol on existing sequence flow
  3. Click on the red dot and drag it somewhere. That way you can influence the sequence flow shape.
  4. If you want to remove the docker use the Delete a Docker button from the top menu.

Working with Aperte Action Editor

frame|align=center|alt=Accessing the Aperte Action Editor