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Adding a Swimlane

You can add any number of swimlanes to an application workflow. The workflow editor expands as new swimlanes are added.

Important: Decide whether you want horizonal or vertical swimlanes before you arrange states and transitions within them. States and transitions do not automatically adjust to the new orientation, so you will otherwise need to rearrange them manually. For information about changing swimlane orientation, see Changing Swimlane Orientation.

To add a swimlane:

  1. Drag a Swimlane item from the Common Items section of the Workflow Palette.
    • If no other swimlanes exist in the workflow, a horizontal swimlane is placed at the top of the workflow or a vertical swimlane is placed at the left side of the workflow.
    • If you drop the new swimlane on the label of an existing swimlane, the new swimlane is placed before the existing swimlane. Otherwise, it is placed at the end.
  2. Alternatively, do one of the following:
    • Right-click an empty area of the workflow, and then select Add New Swimlane.
    • Right-click the label of an existing swimlane, and then select Add New Swimlane.

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