Delete model objects
You can delete model objects in the model overview in the WebModeller using the context menu or the delete button:
Note: Use the workflow for archiving if the object has a valid version. The archiving workflow is described using the example of processes under Archive processes. Only delete versioned objects in exceptional cases.
Attention: Shapes in freehand and BPMN diagrams are not deleted when the model object is deleted. The shapes only lose the object reference and are displayed empty.
Note: You delete elements in the tree structure of the SystemAdministration in the same way. For more information, see SystemAdministration.
Delete model objects that are used as a reference
For main assigned model objects that were referenced in another object, a dialog appears as soon as you have started the deletion process:
If you do not check the box and click on Delete, only the main assigned object will be deleted. References continue to exist in the database.
If you check the box and click on Delete, a warning appears that the object is still referenced elsewhere. If you click on Delete used objects from overview only, only the main assigned object will be deleted. If you click on Delete referenced objects from the database here, all references are also deleted from the database:
See also: References
Delete model objects via workflow
In the Portal, you can delete objects without a valid version using a wizard workflow. The advantage of this method is that you can configure further steps that must be carried out to delete the model object.
Example: In the Portal, you can use this workflow to delete roles, documents, IT systems and processes by default.
Exception: Administrators can also delete the object via the workflow if a valid version exists.
See also: How you can configure your own wizard workflows is described under Configure WWF.