Building the process model file

A process model file contains all the required configurations for each process added to the file. Tools should be arranged in the workflow order in which they will be processed, and connected to indicate that the output of one tool is the input of the next it is connected to.

Create a new process model file by building a process model diagram.

1. Click New or select New from the menu.

2. Add a tool to the model view window. Either:

• drag a tool from the Tools List and drop it in the window, or

• double-click the tool name in the Tools List.

The tool is displayed in the Model view.

3. Select the tool in the Model window.

A blue outline around a tool indicates that it is selected. As well, the properties for the selected tool are displayed in the Properties window.

4. Set the properties and options for the tool.

Selecting an attribute or option field will display a short description of its function in the description panel at the bottom of the Properties window.

5. Add further tools and connect them in the sequence in which they will be applied. See Digitizing the model diagram for more information.

Once all the required tools have been added and configured:

6. Click Save or select the Save command from the menu.

7. In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the location where you want the file saved.

8. Type a name for the process model file.

9. Click Save to save the file to your desired location.

Model files created in Process Designer can also be edited in Process Designer.

1. Click Open a Process or select Open from the File menu.

2. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the saved *.processmodel file.

3. Select the file and click Open.

You can now add or edit the properties of the existing tools, change conditions and add other tasks to the file.