Process Definitions

The Process Definitions screen displays a list of available process definitions.

process definitions list

By selecting a definition, you can perform the following actions:

  • Proceed to modeling at Modeler view.

  • Navigate to the Process Definition details view for a detailed description of the definition.

  • Start a new process instance.

  • Upload a BPMN XML process file.

Process definition details

Clicking View details takes you to the Process Definition Details view, showing the properties of the process definition, the BPMN XML, and any active process instances.

process deinition details
  • Use the Version field to switch between versions of the process definition.

  • Click Suspend to pause the selected process definition. This will prevent new instances from being started based on it. A dialog will appear with a checkbox to also suspend all active instances of the process. Tasks for suspended instances will not appear in My tasks, and all timers and jobs will be halted.

    process definition suspend
  • Click Activate to resume a previously suspended process definition. Use the checkbox to resume the execution of process instances.

    process definition activate
  • Click Migrate all process instances to initiate the process instances migration.

    process definition migrate all
  • If necessary, you can delete a specific version of the process definition. To do this, select the version and click the Delete deployment button.

    process definitions delete
    Deleting a process definition will also remove any associated process instances, historical information, and tasks.