Signature

Arbitrary Cycle Pattern

Classification

Iteration Pattern

Intent

The arbitrary cycle pattern offers a looping construct that allows multiple entry and exit points in and out of the loop.

Motivation

This unstructured loop (iteration/cycle) pattern offers the flexibility to have multiple entry and exit points in the process. The arbitrary cycle pattern provides a mechanism to repeat the process parts in an unstructured way.

Applicability

Exclusive gateways can be used in nonblock structured process models.

Implementation

When a modeler is working on defining an "As-Is" process, there are requirements to shuffle from one activity to another. There are cases in which a task or an activity performed initially in the process needs to be changed/altered after reaching a certain stage in the process. This translates to the fact that one can work on the process in an...