Data Output
A Data Output represents data produced by a process or activity upon completion. It visualizes what information becomes available as a result of execution.
What is a Data Output?
A Data Output explicitly shows what data a process or activity produces when it completes. It is an output parameter-the result or information generated by execution.
Visual Representation
A Data Output displays as a document shape with a filled arrow pointing out of it. The arrow indicates that data flows out of (is produced by) the process or activity.
Key Characteristics
- Output specification: Shows what data is produced
- Result visualization: Makes outputs explicit in diagrams
- Process boundary: Often shown on process boundaries for callable processes
- Contract documentation: Documents what callers can expect to receive
Common Use Cases
Service Response
Show that a payment process produces "TransactionID" and "PaymentStatus" outputs.
Report Results
Indicate that a report process outputs the generated "Report Document".
Call Activity Results
Document what data a reusable process returns to its caller.
Frequently Asked Questions
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