Quickstart tutorial 1-How to create a resource definition
How to create a resource definition
Introduction
Resource definitions provide common attributes for similar or related resources in your process models.
A resource definition is a set of similar characteristics shared by resources of the same type. For example, a Vehicle resource definition could be used to create resources such as Delivery Truck and Executive Auto.
Step 1
In the Project Tree, right-click Computers and select New > Resource Definition (
)
Step 2
- Select Resource type (i.e individual)
A computer is an individual resource type, as opposed to a bulk resource type such as power or water.
- Enter Name of new resource definition (i.e Desktop Computer)
- Assign color (leave the default selection)
- Enter Description of new resource definition (i.e Computers used by Loan Department employees)
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Click Finish. (
)
Step 3
The Desktop Computer resource definition is added ()
How to add attributes to a resource definition
Introduction
Resource definition attributes are the characteristics that are common to all of the resources that you create using that definition.
Any number of resources can be created using a single resource definition, and each individual resource will share a common set of attributes that were defined in the resource definition.
For example, a Company Vehicle resource definition might have attributes such as Licence Number and Vehicle Type. Any resource created using the Company Vehicle resource definition, such as Delivery Truck No. 3 or Vice-President's Leased Auto, would inherit those same attributes.
The resource definition provides the basic set of characteristics for your resources so that you only have to create those attributes once, instead of creating them for every resource.
How to add attributes to a resource definition
Add the following attributes to the Deskstop Computer resource definition. (
)
- ID Number (Integer)
- WorkStation (Text)
The following steps below describe in detail how this is done.
Step 1 - Display definition editor
- Double-click a resource definition (i.e Desktop Computer) to display the
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In the Definition editor, click the Add button.
Step 2 - Change attribute name and type
Change the default attribute name and type as required.
- To change the default attribute name, click on the Attribute and enter the required name (i.e ID Number) (
)
- To change the type, click on Text and then click on the Browse icon (
). The Type Selection window appears (see below).
Step 3 - Set the type
Change the default attribute type as required (
)
- Select either Basic or Complex type
- For the Basic type, click on the drop-down list and select a basic type (i.e Integer)
Step 4 - Confirm Operation
Click OK to confirm operation (
)
Step 5 - Attribute defined
An attribute for the resource is defined (
).
To define additional attributes, repeat Steps 1 to 4.
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