RC
Hi
I hope this is the correct way to post a question onto the forum.
We are at the very early stages of modelling a key programme and levels of expertise vary within the team.
At the present moment we have an issue with how we model 'Wait States' in an EPC . For example from a function or activity we want to be able to convery that the function occurs within a time span. e.g. There is a "cooling off process" in an EPC or we are waiting for a file from an external entity.
It has been suggested that the "Process Interface" symbol is the ARIS ID Sheer way to represent a Wait State. Is this the case?
In other BPMN notations a clock symbol is used. Personally I feel that the Process Interface symbol is exclusivily used to signify navigation between EPC's and VAC's.
Many thanks
Robin
There is an attribute folder for function objects (Times\Wait Time) where you have Min., Avg. and Max. wait time attribute fields available for this purpose. You can find infromation about these attributes in the Help\Method Help files or, you can use CNTRL + F1 with an attribute field highlighted while in the attribute window.
Best Regards,
Bob
Robert,
thanks for that. Is there any way of changing the symbol of the function to indicate a Time function eg. on ID Sheer site:-
http://www.ids-scheer.co.uk/en/ARIS/ARIS_Modeling_Standards/BPMN/129513.html
in the BPMN business process diagram example it shows a number of wait states modelled using a function symbol with a timer on it.
Our business are very passionate about the use fo the correct symbol.
Best regards Robin
Hi Robin,
It is possible to change the function symbol by using 'attribute symbols.' For example, you can go to 'Configuration\Attribute types' and right click on the 'Wait time' attribute. Then, select 'Properties\Symbols.' In this window you select the symbol (e.g. the 'clock' symbol) to be shown whenever this attribute is 'Maintained.' The specific placement of the 'clock' symbol (in relation to the function symbol) is easily controlled using your project's standard 'template.'
Best Regards,
Bob
Robin, the "clock" is a timer event in BPMN and if it is attached to an object boundary it means that an execption workflow will be triggered after a certain time. It does not mean that you have to wait until "x" min/hrs/days until you proceed. This would be shown as a timer event after the task.
The EPC notation does not have this type if visualization but you can always create an "and" rule after your function that connects 2 events > the resulting status of your function and your time condition (e.g. "Every 1st Wednesday of a month"). Only when both conditions are true, then the next process step can begin.
