Modeling
Editor features for building BPMN models in ProcessMind: the modeling canvas, element settings, AI generation, import and export, versioning, and auto layout.
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AI Process Generation
AI process generation turns a plain-language description of a process into a working BPMN model. Instead of starting from a blank canvas, you describe what happens (“customer onboarding with email verification and an approval step”) and ProcessMind builds the initial flow for you. It’s the fastest way to a first draft, even if you’ve never modeled before.
Starting with AI Generation
- Create a new process and choose Generate Model in the wizard.
- Write a short description of the process in the text box. Include the main steps and any decisions or approvals.
- Choose how the model should be laid out: Horizontal (left to right) or Vertical (top to bottom).
- Click Create model and wait for the model to be built.
ProcessMind returns a complete model with activities, events, and gateways arranged on the canvas.
Choosing a Layout Direction
The layout option controls how the generated model reads on the canvas:
- Horizontal: The process flows from left to right: the default for most process diagrams.
- Vertical: The process flows from top to bottom: useful for tall processes or when you plan to print in portrait.
You can change the direction later with the auto-layout engine, so don’t overthink this choice at generation time.
Refining the Generated Model
The generated model is a starting point, not a finished product:
- Review the flow and rename activities so they match your terminology.
- Add or remove elements with the palette and drag & drop: see constructing a BPMN diagram.
- Re-run generation with a more detailed description if the first draft misses key steps.
When to Use AI Generation
AI generation is a great fit when you:
- Are starting from scratch and want a first draft in seconds.
- Need to capture a process someone described verbally: just type what they said.
- Want to explore alternatives quickly before investing time in manual modeling.
For longer or more complex processes, you can also mine a model from data or import an existing BPMN file.
Next steps
- Auto-Layout Engine: clean up and re-arrange the generated model.
- Constructing a BPMN Diagram: edit and extend your model by hand.
- Versioning: snapshot the model before you make big changes.