Checking the Appian process models
When introducing Appian records in the previous section, I mentioned that you can attach process models as related actions. Now, let's have a closer look at the process model object type. In the Appian Designer OBJECTS tab, make sure that only the Process Model filter checkbox is checked. Appian will now display objects of that type:
Figure 3.16 – Appian Designer showing process models
We will now have a closer look at the Send Task process model. Click its name to open it in the Appian Process Modeler window.
Figure 3.17 – The Appian Process Modeler interface
The model in the preceding figure is using a subset of visuals defined in the official standard for business process modeling, BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation). This standard is based on the use of boxes and arrows. Each box or process node has a specific purpose, and the arrows or connectors indicate the process...
