Link Intermediate Catch Event
A Link Intermediate Catch Event serves as an off-page connector that receives flow from a matching Link Throw Event. It enables diagram navigation without drawing long sequence flows across complex diagrams.
What is a Link Intermediate Catch Event?
A Link Intermediate Catch Event acts as a "Go To" target in process diagrams. It connects to a corresponding Link Throw Event, allowing sequence flow to "jump" across the diagram without drawing long connecting lines.
Visual Representation
The event displays as a double-line circle containing an unfilled right-pointing arrow. This arrow points in the direction flow will continue after the link jump.
Key Characteristics
- Visual convenience: Simplifies complex diagrams by avoiding long connecting lines
- Paired usage: Must have a matching Link Throw Event with the same name
- Same process only: Links cannot cross process boundaries
- No runtime impact: Pure visualization aid-behaves like direct sequence flow at execution
Common Use Cases
Diagram Pagination
In multi-page process documentation, links connect flows between pages without visual clutter.
Loop Visualization
Instead of drawing arrows back across the entire diagram, use links to show loops cleanly.
Complex Branching
Multiple gateway outputs can link to a common continuation point without crossing lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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