Import processes

You can import models to the Workflow Designer by using the import functionality of the Create button in your app. This functionality also allows you to control what happens if any existing model keys are included in your import.

Before you import

If you previously built workflows using the Activiti or Flowable Eclipse Designer plugin, review your BPMN files and remove any associations linked to annotations before importing. If you want to preserve the annotation content, copy it to the notes of the corresponding element in the Workflow Designer.

If you have never used the Activiti or Flowable Eclipse Designer plugin, or if your Eclipse workflows do not use annotations, you can import your files directly without any additional steps.

Steps

1

Go to your app.

2

Click Create → Import.

The Workflow Designer automatically detects if the model type is a processe or form based on the format of the imported file.

3

To see the import options, select the Show options:

Warn and stop import

Warn the user and stop the import.

Update existing models with imported versions

Continue the import and update the existing model keys.

Create new keys and import as new models

Continue the import and create the existing model keys as new models.

4

Upload your BPMN or bpmn20 XML files.

5

Click Import.

Your newly imported model now appears in the model list in your app.