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Links

Overview

In a process map, components are connected using links. These links represent the flow of the process and define the relationships between components.

 

Pre-Requisites

  • You have an Author license in your Library.

 

Linking components

After opening a process map in Author, you will see an interface similar to the example below:

 Note: Your component trays and top menu may vary depending on your configuration.

There are three ways to link components:

  1. Using the link icon after selecting a component
  2. Through the Components tab in the top menu
  3. Using the After option in the component tray on the right-hand side

 

 

Linking Through Component Selection

  1. Select the component you want to link from.
  2. Click the Link (arrow) icon.
  3. Drag your cursor to the target component and release to create the link.

 

 

The two components will now be connected as shown below:

 

 

Linking Through the Components Tab

  1. Open the Components tab from the top menu.
  2. Select the component you want to link from.

  3. Click Link.

  4. Click the component you want to link to.

 

This creates a direct link between the selected components.

 

 

Linking Through the Component Tray (After)

  1. Select the component you want to modify.
  2. In the right-hand component tray, find the After option.
  3. Click the ellipsis  next to After.
  4. Choose the component you want to link to.

This allows you to set all components that link to your current component.

 

Link details

When selecting a link within a process map, you will see several trays containing configurable fields.

 

Note: The trays available to you may differ depending on your Library’s customisation settings. Some libraries may display additional trays, while others may show fewer.


Trays

Link tray

This tray contains the main properties of the link itself.

Name Description
Label The name displayed on the link.
From The component where the link originates.
To The component where the link ends.
Flow Indicates the type of link:
Type Description
Unconditional Always followed
Conditional Only followed if condition is met
Default Only followed if no other path exists

 
Deliverables Master Data file for storing links to documents.
References External documents, URLs, or resources relevant to the link.
Description Additional notes or context explaining the purpose of the link.
 
Details tray

This tray includes visual and terminology-related options.

Name Description
Glossary Master Data file for linking to acronyms, and others.
Show label in diagrams? Determines whether the link label is displayed on diagrams.
Line width Adjusts the thickness of the link line on diagrams.

 

Transformation tray

This tray contains fields related to Transformation. You can read more about Transformation here.

Name Description
Transformation

Transformation action required:

Action Description
Keep Current state remains the same.
Add New component will be introduced.
Modify Existing information will change.
Drop Component will be removed.