Defining Modeling Conventions

Modeling convention check is a feature that enables users to see if diagrams adhere to BPMN language, naming, process structure, architecture, and diagram layout. This check can be done in the menu bar or with the Save button. You can also run reports for your records.

Often in organizations, there are many people involved in designing BPMN processes. It's important to ensure quality and its consistency. Modeling conventions can help ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of these processes. 

These conventions are divided into the following five groups:

• Incorporation of open comments.
• Usage of unique diagram names.

• No edge overlays.
• No node intersections.
• Consistent edge folding in associations.

• Use a consistent XOR gateway naming style.
• Definition of element names of activities.
• Definition of element names of roles.

• Consistency with attributes to the linked dictionary item.
• Definition of dictionary links of Data Objects.
• Usage of activity descriptions.

• Use of explicit joins before activities.
• Use of explicit splits after start events.
• Use of explicit splits after intermediate events.

Now, that we know a bit about modeling conventions, let's look a little deeper into creating custom modeling conventions to fit your specific needs.

Best practice is to set an important attribute defining that all process managers are required to review the process before it gets published.Click here to learn more about extra best practices information.