Select Multiple Process Model Objects and/or PM Blocks

Select multiple Process model objects and/or PM Blocks to move together, align, or distribute in the Process model.

Overview

Process model objects are collectively BPMN elements and connectors.

Select multiple Process model objects and/or PM Blocks, to do any of the following:

• Copy them.

• Move multiple selected items at the same time in relation to each other.

• Align multiple items, such as to left-align selected objects in different Lane elements.

• Horizontally or vertically distribute three (3) or more selected items.

Select Multiple Process Model Objects and/or PM Blocks

Your user account or group membership must have the following permissions to select multiple Process model objects and/or PM Blocks unless your user account has the Make this user a Super Admin setting selected:

• Processes: Edit Processes

• Processes: View Processes

See the Process permissions or ask your Administrator for assistance.

Process model objects are collectively BPMN elements and connectors.

Follow these steps to select multiple Process model objects and/or PM Blocks:

1. Press the Shift key, and then do one of the following:

   • Drag and surround the Process model objects and/or PM Blocks for selection. As you drag, a box displays to indicate which items are selected.

   • Click each Process model object and/or PM Block for selection.

Related Topics

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