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Exchanging BPMN Models
It is possible to serialize BPMN 2.0 Models in BPMN 2.0 XML. The serialized XML file contains both the model semantics as well as the diagram-interchange information. You can also import a BPMN 2.0 XML file into your project.
Access
For Serialization:
Select a Package in the Browser window, then use one of the methods outlined here, to open the 'Publish Model Package' dialog.
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Publish > Model Exchange > Export > BPMN 2.0 XML : Export |
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Serialize a Model
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Open the 'Publish Model Package' dialog. |
Publish Model Package |
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In the 'XML Type' field, select 'BPMN 2.0 XML'. |
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Click on the to initiate the BPMN 2.0 XML serialization. |
Access
For Import:
Select a Package in the Browser window, into which to import the XML file. Then use the method outlined here to open the 'Import Package from BPMN 2.0' dialog.
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Publish > Model Exchange > Import > BPMN 2.0 |
Import BPMN 2.0 XML
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In the 'Import Package from BPMN 2.0' dialog, specify the file path name, or click on the file browser icon and choose a file. |
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Click on the to import the file into the Package. |
Notes
- The Package being serialized is assumed to be self-contained
- Only the contents of the selected Package are considered for serialization - child Packages (and their contents) are ignored
- Serialization of these items in the BPMN 2.0 Types section of the Toolbox is not supported:
- InputOutputBinding
- Conversation Association - Exporting to and importing from BPMN 2.0 XML is supported in all editions of Enterprise Architect
Learn more
- XML Schema for BPMN 2.0 XML (Online Resource)
- Diagram Types