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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. It represents the data elements or artifacts that are relevant to the process and provides a way to model the flow of data through the process.
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They help in clarifying the data flow and dependencies within the process, making it easier to understand 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 is required to make a specific reference to data being used.
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- When there are dependencies 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 Object
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Represents the data or information that is required as an input to initiate or execute a particular task or process. BPMN input defines the data elements that need to be provided or available for the task to be performed.
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### Data Output
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Signifies the data or information that is generated or produced as a result of executing a task or process. BPMN output describes the data elements that are produced or modified during the execution of the task.
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### Data Object Reference
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A Data Object in BPMN typically represents a specific piece of information or a data entity that is exchanged or manipulated during the course of a business process. It can represent both physical and digital data. Examples of Data Objects include documents, forms, reports, databases, or any other data entity relevant to the process.
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### Data Store
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A Data Store represents a persistent storage location where data is stored and retrieved during the course of a process. It typically represents a database, file system, or any other storage mechanism. Data Stores are used to depict the long-term storage of data that can be accessed by multiple activities or tasks within the process. They provide a centralized location for data storage and retrieval.
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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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