Creating a Message Flow With Content
You can specify the content of a message flow exchanged between a process and its environment when the flow is created.
A message flow represents circulation of information within a service interface. A message flow transports its content.To create a message flow and its content:
1. In the object inserting bar, click Message Flow
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.2. Connect the object issuing the flow to the object receiving the flow.
The Creation of Message Flow - Content dialog box appears.
3. Connect an existing Message or create a new one.
The message flow is displayed with its content in the diagram.
Defining Message Flow Content
To define content of a message flow:
1. Open the Characteristics property page of the Message Flow.
2. Click the arrow at the right of the Content field and select Connect Content.
The selection dialog box appears, with a list of contents proposed for the message flow.
3. Select the content name and click OK.
A content can be used by several message flows since it is not associated with a sender or recipient.The name of the content appears in the diagram.