BPMN models as template/skeleton support with Desktop modeler

BPMN & Modeling Discussion & Questions
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Hi,

Target : Camunda 7

Is there an option to create reusable models as skeleton models and package them along with desktop modeler.
I understand the elements template and we are using them within service tasks which adds great value. However wanted to understand if the same concept can be extended at process level

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Hello @harish_malavade ,

currently, this is not a feature of the Desktop Modeler and from my research, there is currently no plugin for this.

One option would be to create a plugin for the modeler which would allow for this:

  • store files in a folder next to plugins and element templates
  • allow a view on these models and create a new model from the template model.

Jonathan

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Hi @harish_malavade,

some time ago, I’ve created a modeler plugin that adds a group of predefined elements to the palette for drag-and-drop on the canvas: GitHub - ingorichtsmeier/camunda-modeler-plugin-connected-elements: Example of a modeller plugin to add some connected elements by dragging them as a single symbol from the palette.

Hope this helps, Ingo

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Thank you @Ingo_Richtsmeier . I was looking for more like the whole models as templates. May be what @jonathan.lukas suggested is the only option to store the models in the desktop modeler along with elements template and plugin while distributing is the best solution