Create, upload or generate your process model

How to Create Your First Process

After naming your process, you will be asked how you want to create it. ProcessMind offers four different starting points, so you can choose the method that fits your style—whether you want to use AI, start from data, import a model, or begin from scratch.

1. Generate with AI

What it does: Use AI to automatically generate a BPMN model. Just describe your process in plain language, and ProcessMind will create the initial process flow for you.

How to use it:

• Select Generate with AI
• Enter a short description of your process (for example, “customer onboarding with email verification and approval flow”)
• Click the play button to generate

This is the fastest way to get a working model without any technical modeling skills.

2. Mine from Data

What it does: Upload your event log or operational data, and ProcessMind will mine it to create a visual model of how your process actually runs.

How to use it:

• Select Mine from Data
• Upload your data file or choose one of the sample files from the website

Supported File Formats

• .xes: Standard format for event logs used in process mining tools. Ideal for detailed activity tracking with timestamps and case IDs.
• .csv: Comma-separated values. Common, lightweight, and easy to export from most systems (Excel, ERP, etc.).
• .tsv: Tab-separated values. Similar to CSV but uses tabs instead of commas; helpful when data contains commas.
• .txt: Plain text files. Can be used if structured in a consistent, delimited format.
• .xls: Excel spreadsheet format (older version). Supported but may load slower than newer formats.
• .xlsx: Modern Excel format. Widely used and fully supported, often preferred for structured data.
• .xlsb: Excel Binary Workbook. Loads faster and handles large datasets better than .xlsx, but not as universally supported.

Learn more about the supported file formats .

3. Start from Model

What it does: Import an existing BPMN model (for example, from another tool or template). You can add data and charts later.

How to use it:

• Select Start from Model
• Drag and drop your BPMN file into the upload box

This is useful if you already have a process design and want to enhance it with insights and metrics.

4. Start with an Empty Canvas

What it does: Skip all the helpers and start from a blank canvas.

How to use it:

• Click Start with an empty canvas
• Give your process a name
• Begin modeling from scratch

This is ideal for users who want full control over their modeling experience from the very beginning. You can find examples in the Example Files  section.

Why it matters:

Choosing the right starting point helps ProcessMind tailor your experience and recommend the best tools for your goals.