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. You can generate your first model with a free trial.

Starting with AI Generation

1. Create a new process and choose Generate Model in the wizard.
2. Write a short description of the process in the text box. Include the main steps and any decisions or approvals.
3. Choose how the model should be laid out: Horizontal (left to right) or Vertical (top to bottom).
4. 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.