IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Getting started in Diagram mode

Use Diagram mode to create basic diagrams of processes as a starting point for designing a full workflow. See the Mode designation on the toolbar to confirm that you are using Diagram mode.

In Diagram mode, you place each activity on the map, specify the routing between activities, and add a description of each item to communicate the intent and conditions for each activity and route. You can also add annotations onto the map. To communicate the design to others, you can print the map and the other information about the diagram. See Lesson 1: Get started in Diagram mode for step-by-step instructions for creating a diagram.

Work area tabs
Provides access to open workflow definitions. Select workflow definitions in the current workflow collection from the View menu to open a tab in the work area. Right-click the tab and select Close to close a tab.
Steps section
Provides you with options to create and edit a step. Also provides you with the option to change the color of an annotation.
Main toolbar
Provides shortcuts to the various options you have for working with workflows.
Maps section
Provides shortcuts to commonly used tools for selecting workflow maps. See Map area in Toolbar for additional information.
Workflow map
Contains the workflow map of steps and route lines that define the process. See Map area for additional information.
Tabs menu
Displays a list of steps, routes, annotations and associations for the current map.
Object properties tabs
Displays the various tabs available for defining the properties of an object.
Status bar
Displays the name of the current workflow definition, helpful messages, and shortcuts to display options.
Display preferences
Provides you with shortcuts to change your display preferences.


Last updated: March 2016
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