Process Element

The process element defines an activity and is the root element of a business process model.

• A process activity consists of exactly one simple or complex activity. The process completes after this activity completes.
• A process element begins and ends every business process model and can contain only one complex activity or one simple activity. The complex activity must contain all other activities required for the business process model in question. A process element uses the following syntax:

  
  <process name>
  <rule name/>*
  ( simpleActivity | complexActivity )
  </process>
  

• A process element has a name attribute to indicate the name of the business process. The name attribute references any namespaces used in the business process.

  
  <process name="ProcessCustomerOrder">
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     .
     .
  </process>