Flow Diagram Revision for Process Configuration Files
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Solution Overview
Problem
In complex software environments, users face difficulties in visualizing and modifying process flow diagrams represented in configuration and application files, especially for non-experts, as these files are numerous and complicated, making it hard to simplify and revise such processes.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that automatically generate and display flow diagrams from configuration and application files, allowing users to select and revise process flows by extracting flow information and generating icons representing configuration and application files, enabling easy visualization and modification of process flows.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If process flow is represented in configuration and application files, then process information can be stored and processed, but the files become numerous and difficult to work with for non-expert users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy representation of the process flow in diagram format, separate from the original configuration and application files. This visual copy allows non-expert users to understand and work with the process flow without needing to directly manipulate the underlying technical files, thereby reducing the operational difficulty while maintaining the complete process information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a flow diagram as an intermediary layer between the user and the configuration/application files. This intermediary visual representation translates the complex file-based process into an accessible diagram format, enabling users to interact with the process flow without directly engaging with the technical file structure.
2Quantity of substance
If process flow is represented in configuration and application files, then process information can be stored, but modifying the files becomes difficult for non-expert users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a modifiable visual copy of the process flow in diagram format. Users can edit the visual representation directly without modifying the original configuration and application files. The system maintains the link between the visual diagram and the underlying files, allowing users to revise the process flow through the accessible diagram interface while the original files remain intact and can be updated automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow diagram serves as an intermediary interface for modifying process flow. Instead of requiring users to directly edit configuration and application files, the patent provides a user-friendly diagramming environment where users can visually modify the process flow. The system then translates these visual modifications into the appropriate file updates, making the modification process accessible to non-experts while maintaining system integrity.
3Ease of operation
If process flow is displayed in diagram format, then visualization and simplification become easier, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic diagram generation where the system itself creates the visual flow diagram representation without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically extracts process information from configuration and application files, generates the appropriate diagram structure, and presents it to the user. This self-service approach handles the complexity internally while presenting a simple, user-friendly interface for visualization and modification.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention implement a method and system that revise a flow diagram of a selected process of a plurality of processes. The plurality of processes are displayed in a first portion of a screen, and the flow diagram of the selected process is displayed in a second portion of the screen. A user selection of portions of the process flow to be revised is received and the selected portions of the process flow in the second portion of the screen are revised.