Starts and Ends (BPM )

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

Starts and ends can be created in models targeting any language except DFD.

In decomposed processes, only one start is allowed per diagram, except for analysis business process diagrams. The Start tool is unavailable if a start symbol already exists. You should not use the same start in two diagrams, and you cannot create shortcuts of starts.

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

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

• 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.