Starts and Ends ( OOM)

A start is a starting point of the flow represented in the diagram, and an end is a termination point of the flow.

A start can be created in the following diagrams:

You can create several ends within the same diagram to show divergent end cases, such as error scenarios:

You should not use the same start or end in two diagrams, and you cannot create shortcuts of starts or ends.

If there is no end, the diagram contains an endless activity. However, a decomposed activity must always contain at least one end.

Note: The start is compared and merged when merging models to ensure that there is no additional start in decomposed activities.

Creating a Start or an End
You can create a start and an end from the Toolbox, Browser, or Model menu.
Start and End Properties
To view or edit a start or end's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.

Parent topic: Dynamic Diagrams