Camunda Modeler Navigation Overview
Navigation Overview
The screenshots below are annotated with the names of the major User Interface (UI) elements of Camunda Modeler.
Append Elements Context Menu
The Append Elements Context Menu appears when you click on an element on the canvas and then click on the Create icon (Blue Plus). It allows you to add and connect new elements quickly, on-the-fly. (See Working with the Append Elements Context Menu for more information.)
Autosave Configuration
Use the Autosave Configuration to enable and set how frequently Camunda Modeler will automatically save your work.
Canvas
The Canvas is the workspace where you build BPMN diagrams.
Context Pad
The Context Pad appears when you click on an element on the canvas. It allows you to quickly change the type of element, connect to other elements, set the color, and more. (See Working with the Context Pad for more information.)
Elements Palette
The Elements Palette provides access to BPMN Elements and layout tools. Simply drag elements from the Elements Palatte onto the Canvas. (See Working with the Elements Palette for more information.)
Minimap
The Minimap displays a tiny image of your entire canvas and all of its content. This offers a quick way to see where you're currently working on your canvas. You can also use it to navigate and zoom around the canvas.
Properties Panel
The Properties Panel provides space to add Documentation to an element on the canvas. (You can toggle the Properties Panel open and closed with Shortcut Keys Ctrl + P).
Token Simulation Toggle
Use the Token Simulation feature to see how the process will behave when it is executed. (See What is a Token & Why Do I Need a Token Simulator for more information.)
Navigation Overview of Camunda Modeler
Expanded Views of the Context Pad, Append Element Context Menu, and Properties Panel in Camunda Modeler