Definition:#
Diaflux is a graphical workflow authoring plugin for KnowWE.
It is used to model complex problems in an easy to read and understandable fashion.
Syntax and Semantic:#
An Diaflux workflow is defined inside the markup
DiaFlux
Example:#
Diaflux elements#
The Diaflux workflow may be edited using the
Visual Editor .
Start node : entry point for a DiaFlux
Exit node : exit point of a DiaFlux
Action node : select a question or solution here and model an interaction with this node.
Comment node : use this node to provide annotations to transitions or nodes.
SnapShot node : used to inhibit the truth maintainance to reverse decisions before this snapshot. (Behaves like a diode.)
Increase height of diagram
Decrease height of diagram
Increase width of diagram
Decrease width of diagram
Save flowchart and close editor
Revert changes
Close editor (without saving)
Delete flowchart
Best Practices#
A Diaflux shall have a unique name.
One Diaflux needs to be checked for Autostart. (That is where a session workflow will start.)
Do not overload a single DiaFlux. Model rather small parts and reference them in a superior DiaFlux-Diagram.
Rule of thumb: Not more than a monitors field of view.
Terminology of DiafluxExample #
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