business process modeling and notation standard 2.0

This feedback led us to focus on exactly that scenario: stated in BPMN 2.0 terms, we focused on the Descriptive and Analytic sub-classes of Process Modeling Conformance. When we talked to our customers about their BPMN 2.0 needs, most customers wanted a simple way to create process diagrams using a diverse but standardized set of shapes.

Not all BPMN tools can or should be designed to support all possible uses of the standard. The division of the standard into conformance classes recognized the varying uses of the BPMN standard: some users want a standard set of shapes to represent their processes while others want to create fully executable processes. One difference that influenced our BPMN 2.0 support in Visio was the introduction of different conformance types and conformance sub-classes to the BPMN 2.0 standard. There are a number of significant differences between the BPMN 1.2 and BPMN 2.0 standards. This article explains more about our new BPMN 2.0 support.

Using these rules, a user can check the visual correctness of a diagram against logical rules specified in the standard. The new version of Visio supports BPMN 2.0, which is the current version of the standard, and corresponding Diagram Validation rules. Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is a standard maintained by the Object Management Group that allows businesses to document and communicate business processes uniformly using graphical notation.

Business process modeling and notation standard 2.0