Select Multiple Process Model Elements, Connectors, 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 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 Elements, Connectors, 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

What is Process Modeling?Process Modeling Element DescriptionsProcess Modeling Best PracticesModel Your Process Using BPMN 2.0 ElementsAdd Connectors to Your Process ModelAdd a PM Block to Your Process ModelPin an Element or ConnectorShow Configuration Settings for an Element, Connector, or PM BlockCustomize the Appearance of an Element, Connector, or PM BlockCopy Elements, Connectors, and/or PM Blocks into the ClipboardClone Elements, Connectors, and/or PM Blocks Without the ClipboardAlign and Distribute Process Model Elements, Connectors, and/or PM BlocksDelete Elements, Connectors and/or PM BlocksUndo and Redo Changes in Your Process ModelNavigate Around Your Process ModelDiscard Changes to Your Process ModelClose Process Modeler with Your Saved ChangesPublish Your Process ModelValidate Your Process is BPMN 2.0 CompliantOptimize Your Process