Category types

This table gives an overview of supported category types:

Type Description Entry details
Activity Actions performed within processes. An activity is described by a title and a description and can be reused in several business processes. Use subcategories to group activities for different purposes. Textual information with title, rich text description, and the possibility to add several translations.
Event An occurrence that can trigger a process. Entries from event categories are usually associated with the start, intermediate, or end event elements from BPMN Models. Textual information with title, rich text description, and the possibility to add several translations.
Image Library A collection of images that can be used in Process Maps and BPMN Model - IT System elements. To add entries for this category type, see Images. Image of type PNG or SVG.
Organization Organizational entities that can be used to describe organization units or departments, organizational roles, or external entities. Textual information with title, rich text description, and the possibility to add several translations.
Others Use this type for categories that have a generic purpose. Subcategories of Others main category type can have any other type, except the Image Library type. Textual information with title, rich text description, and the possibility to add several translations.
Note: Other category types such as Document, Goal, IT System, Requirement, Risk, and Control are available in the user interface to support migrated data. These category types may be removed later.