Element - Diagram Edge

Notation

The diagram edge is shown as a dashed line with an arrowhead.

Owner Hierarchy/Prerequisites

• Elements involved in the diagram edge exist in various diagrams; these are shown as diagram nodes in the whiteboard diagram.
• The relationship needs to be set as permissible in the configuration between elements and within the diagram.
• Depending on the relationship's concrete element type further constraints may ensue.

Relationships which can be Visualized in the Whiteboard Diagram

The following relationships can be visualized in the whiteboard diagram:

• Dependency
• Use Case Interaction Relationship
  Use case (use case diagram) <—> collaboration (BPMN diagram)
• Participant assignment as a partner entity or partner role.
  Resources element (class diagram, business resources diagram) <—> participant (BPMN diagram)
• Resources-Lane Relationship
  Resources element (class diagram, business resources diagram) <—> lane (BPMN diagram)
• Resources-Activity Relationship
  Resources element (class diagram, business resources diagram) <—> activity (BPMN diagram)
• Business Object
  Data element (BPMN diagram) <—> classifier (class diagram)
• Process Call
  Task (BPMN diagram) <—> process (BPMN diagram)
• Structure Assignment
  Data element (BPMN diagram) <—> business object (diagram for business object states)