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51 lines
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# Data Objects
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In BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation), a data object represents the information or data used and produced by activities within a business process.
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It signifies the data elements or artifacts that are relevant to the process and provides a means to model the flow of data through the process.
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They aid in elucidating the data flow and dependencies within the process, thus making it more straightforward to comprehend how information is utilized and transformed throughout the process execution.
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**Reasons to use data objects:**
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- To represent and manage data within a business process.
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- When it's necessary to make a specific reference to data being used.
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- When dependencies exist between tasks or activities based on shared data.
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- When data changes within a process.
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- If data needs to be stored or retrieved for use in a process.
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## Data Object Types
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### Data Input
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This represents the data or information that is needed as an input to initiate or carry out a specific task or process.
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BPMN input defines the data elements that must be provided or available for the task to be performed.
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### Data Output
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This signifies the data or information that is created or generated as a result of executing a task or process.
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BPMN output describes the data elements that are produced or altered during the execution of the task.
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### Data Object Reference
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A Data Object in BPMN typically signifies a particular piece of information or a data entity that is exchanged or manipulated during the course of a business process.
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It can represent both physical and digital data.
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Examples of Data Objects include documents, forms, reports, databases, or any other data entity relevant to the process.
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## Data Input Configuration
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| 💻 Form | ⌨ Field Input | 📝 Description |
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|  | **Name:** Update Customer Information | An identifier used to uniquely identify the element within the BPMN model. |
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|  | **ID:** Example - updateCustomerInformation | A descriptive name given to the element, providing a human-readable label or title. |
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|  | **Element Documentation:** URL, Raw Data, Plain Text | Additional information or documentation related to the element, such as URLs, plain text, or raw data. |
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|  | **Element Documentation:** inventory_items| Enter an existing data object ID |
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