Copying a Process

ELMA allows you to copy processes. The process graphical model, context variables, responsibility matrix, metrics and KPIs, forms, scripts, process instances statuses and policies are transferred from the parent process into the copy. However, the version history, as well as some settings (instances names) are not transferred from the parent process into the copy.

To copy a process click the Copy Process item in the context menu (fig.1).

Fig.1. The Process context menu. The Copy Process item.

In the opened dialog box (fig.2), fill in all the required fields and click Next. ELMA copies and saves the process; the process page automatically opens.

Fig.2. The Copy Process dialog box.

Initial Process * – The name of the parent process. The system automatically generates the initial process name. It is a required field that cannot be edited.
Initial Process Version * – The drop-down list that allows you to select a parent process version.
Process Name * – The new process name. This is a required field.

The Data Structure block

Class Name – Used to work with the process context variables when creating scripts and reports. You can enter a new class name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name *. The format of the class name is: <P_Process Name *>.
Table Name in Database – The name of the database table that will store the process variable values. You can enter a new table name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name * . The format of the table name is: <P_Process Name *>. By default, the table name matches the class name.

The Process Metrics Structure block

Class Name – Used to work with the process metrics when creating scripts and reports. You can enter a new class name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name * . The format of the class name is: <P_Process Name *_РМ>.
Table Name in Database – The name of the database table that will store the process metric values. You can enter a new table name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name * . The format of the table name is: <P_Process Name *_РМ>. By default, the table name matches the class name.

The Process Instance Metrics Structure block

Class Name – Used to work with the process instance metrics when creating scripts and reports. You can enter a new class name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name * . The format of the class name is: <P_Process Name *_IM>.

Table Name in Database – The name of the table in the database that will store metric values of the process instance. You can enter a new table name manually, or the system generates it automatically, when you fill in the Process Name * . The format of the table name is: <P_Process Name *_IM>. By default, the table name matches the class name.

Please note that when you bulk-select elements from the list, Copy Process item in the context menu is unavailable