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For a comprehensive understanding of BPMN, start with the following section: Intro to BPMN.
 FLOWX platforms support various node types, each requiring distinct configurations to fulfill its role in the business flow.

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Types of BPMN nodes

Let’s explore the key types of BPMN nodes available in FlowX:
  • Start and End nodes - Mark the initiation and conclusion of a process flow. A process definition may have multiple start nodes (each linked with a start condition) and end nodes based on the flow outcomes.
  • Send Message and Receive Message tasks - Used for communication with external systems, integrations, and plugins.
  • Message Events - Capture interactions between different process participants by referencing messages.
  • Task nodes - Added when a business rule needs to execute during a process flow.
  • User Task nodes - Configure the appearance and behavior of the UI and send data to custom components.
  • Exclusive Gateways - Mark decision points in the process flow, determining the branch to be followed.
  • Parallel Gateways - Split the process flow into two or more branches occurring simultaneously.
  • Call Subprocess Tasks:
    • Call Activity - Call activity is a node that provides advanced options for starting subprocesses.
    • Start Embedded Subprocess - The Start Embedded Subprocess node initiates subprocesses within a parent process, allowing for encapsulated functionality and enhanced process management.
For comprehensive insights into BPMN and its various node types, explore our course at FlowX Academy:

BPMN 101

  • What’s BPMN (Business Process Model Notation) and how does it work?
  • How is BPMN used in FlowX?
 After gaining a comprehensive overview of each node, you can experiment with them to create a process. More details are available in the following section: Managing a process flow