Working with the Library
The Library is used to store predefined activities for later use in process models.
Library node
The "Library" node is the root of all library elements. Library elements are associated to teams so the library node contains a folder for each team you’re member of.
Library folder
Each team has a library folder associated. This folder may contain library elements and for structural purposes also sub folders. Each library folder has the following functions available in the toolbar:
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Approve and Release library element |
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Creating Library Elements
In general it’s possible to create library elements in two different ways:
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Create Library element from existing diagram element
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Create library element from scratch
Create Library element from existing diagram element
To create a library element out of an existing diagram element select the shape and choose Add from the Library group within the Modeling tab of the ribbon. The library element editor will appear.
Create library element from scratch
To create a library element from scratch choose from the application menu. The library element editor will appear. Drag the desired base activity from the library toolbox onto the editor.
Editing Library Elements
To edit a library element either create a new one or open the library element from within the repository by doubleclick.
Library elements are mainly described by predefined properties. The library editor allows you to define, which properties can be edited after the library element has been inserted into a diagram and which not.
Saving Library Elements
To save a library element click on the save button of the ribbon within the library element editor.
The Save Library Element dialog appears. It contains out of four tabs which control the save and release process.
Library Element Destination
In the first tab specify the library element destination. Navigate through the library folders and specify an appropriate destination. Choose the New Folder button to create a new folder if required.
Editing Version Description
To edit the version description select the Meta-Data tab and type in your description.
Deployment and Release
Specify how the deployment process will be archived. This setting is affected by your team settings
Using Library Elements
Use existing Library element in your Diagram
Open the Process Explorer and expand the Library node. Navigate to the desired library element and drag it onto your diagram. If you drag the librar element over an existing activity and drop it IYOPRO will replace the existing element with the library element.
You can also navigate to the library element using the repository. Even here you can click and drag the library element onto your diagram.
Open Library Element out of a diagram
To open a library element within the library element editor select the library element on your diagram. Navigate to the Modeling tab of the ribbon and click the Open button of the Library group.
Highlight Library Elements within a diagram
To highlight all library elements within a diagram navigate to the Modeling tab of the ribbon and click the button of the Library group.
Refresh Library Elements within a diagram
If you modify library elements you may wish to refresh substitutions in your diagrams. To do so, navigate to the Modeling tab of the ribbon and click the button of the Library group.
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