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Creating a service operation
You can create a service operation a service interface diagram (BPMN).
*For more details on service operation templates, see Using a Service Interface Template.
To create a service operation from a service interface diagram (BPMN):
1. Select the Service Operation Used button and click in the diagram within the service interface frame.
*A service operation use represents the usage of a service operation in an service interface.
The service operation appears in the diagram.
2. Open the Characteristics property page of the service operation.
3. Click the arrow at the right of the Service operation specification and select Create a service operation.
The Creation of Operation Joint Action dialog box opens.
4. Enter the Name of your service operation click OK.
The service operation is automatically created.