Editing Model Files

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

To edit a model file:

1. Click Open a process in the toolbar 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.

4. Sample process model files for various HIPS and SIPS workflows can be found in:

C:\Program Files\CARIS\Caris\5.1\modules\HIPS and SIPS\Sample Process Models

Process model files for other workflows can be found in

%ProgramData%\CARIS\<application>\<version>\SampleData

Move a tool

To move a tool around in the model view window:

1. Click on the title bar of the tool and drag it to a new location.

The cursor changes to a hand to indicate that the tool can be moved.

2. Drag the tool to the new location.

Delete a connection

To delete a connection:

1. Click on the connecting line.

The line will be highlighted in blue, indicating that it is selected.

2. Press Delete to remove the connector.

Tools can be connected to as many other tools as logic allows.

Delete a tool

To delete a tool from the process model:

1. Select the tool.

The blue outline on the tool indicates it is selected.

2. Select a Delete command.

3. To confirm the deletion, click Yes.

The tool is removed.