Case Management Model and Notation (CMMN) is the preferred standard for modeling “unstructured” processes\u2014work that depends on human judgment and shifting events rather than a rigid, predefined sequence. Unlike a standard flowchart, a CMMN model describes what *can* happen rather than what *must* happen. In this chapter, we will walk through the practical steps to build a professional CMMN Case Plan Model<\/b> using the Visual Paradigm Desktop<\/b> client.<\/p>\nStep 1: Initializing your CMMN Project<\/h2>\n
To begin, launch Visual Paradigm Desktop. If you are starting a new project, go to File > New Project<\/b>. Once your project environment is ready, you can create a new Case Plan Model by following these navigation steps:<\/p>\n Every CMMN diagram starts with a Case Plan Model<\/b>, represented by a large folder shape. This is the boundary for your case. To create a Case Plan Model, select Case (Case Plan Model)<\/strong> from the palette on the left. Enter the name of the case.<\/p>\n The power of CMMN modeling in Visual Paradigm<\/b> lies in its specialized tool palette. You can populate your case using the following core elements:<\/p>\n In declarative modeling<\/b>, logic is handled by Sentries<\/b> (represented by small diamond icons). A Sentry determines when a task or stage is enabled or terminated based on specific events or conditions. To create a Sentry in Visual Paradigm:<\/p>\n 1. Select the On-Part<\/b> connector from the diagram toolbar.<\/p>\n 2. Click on the source element (e.g., a completed task) and drag it to the target element (e.g., a criterion).<\/p>\n Visual Paradigm Desktop provides the most intuitive interface for managing complex, event-driven business logic. By mastering CMMN, you allow your organization to handle variability and exceptions with the same professional rigor as your standard processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Case Management Model and Notation (CMMN) is the preferred standard for modeling “unstructured” processes\u2014work that depends on human judgment and shifting events rather than a rigid, predefined sequence. Unlike a standard flowchart, a CMMN model describes what *can* happen rather than what *must* happen. In this chapter, we will walk through the practical steps to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2517,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2521","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Step 2: Defining the Case Plan Model Container<\/h2>\n
Step 3: Adding Case Elements: Tasks, Stages, and Milestones<\/h2>\n
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Step 4: Managing Logic with Sentries and On-Part Links<\/h2>\n
\nStart Modeling Dynamic Cases Today<\/h2>\n