Process Map Objects

PowerDesigner supports all the objects necessary to build process maps.

Object

Tool

Symbol

Description

Architecture Area





An abstract container object. See Architecture Areas (EAM).

Business Function





An aggregation of processes and/or sub-functions. See Business Functions (EAM).

Process





An ordering of tasks. See Processes (EAM).

Note: Most EAM objects can be displayed as icons or as boxes that can display additional properties and sub-objects. You can toggle between the Icon and Detail modes via the contextual menu, or by pressing Ctrl+Q. You can control the default mode, and the information displayed in each mode through the options available by selecting Tools > Display Preferences.