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Services - States

The States aspect of the Services view addresses the evolution of objects dedicated to services over the time using State Machine objects represented by a State Machine diagram.

A state machine is a set of states and transitions governing the state changes that can match any time-dependent object.

In the Services view, the state machines can be connected to the follwing object types:

• Functionnality,

A Functionality is a service required by an org-unit in order to perform its work. This functionality is generally necessary within an activity in order to execute a specific operation. If it is a software functionality, it can be provided by an application.

• Hardware Capability,

A Hardware Capability is the ability to deliver a physical outcome which is required by an organizational resource in order to perform its work. This hardware capability is generally necessary within a process in order to execute a specific operation.

• Technology Capability.

A Technology Capability is the ability to deliver a technology service which is required by a technology artifact in order to function. This technology capability is generally required within a technical process handle by the technology artifact.

To create a State Machine from the Operational navigation pane.

1. Select States.

The list of State Machines connected to Service objects is displayed.

2. Click the New button.

A creation wizard opens.

3. Enter the Name of the new State Machine.

4. Select an Object Type.

5. Select (or create) the object in the Subject of State Machine box.

6. Click OK.

The state machine is created.

For more details on the use of State Machines with HOPEX UAF, see Strategic - States.