Element templates in Modeler

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Element templates are available only in BPMN diagrams.

Element templates let you extend Modeler with domain-specific diagram elements, such as service and user tasks.

Creating and editing element templates

Element templates are defined in template descriptor files using JSON format. Connector templates are a specific type of element template.

You can edit element templates in any text editor or in Web Modeler's built-in template editor. Depending on the editor, the JSON schema may be recognized to provide additional editing support, such as formatting, code completion, and error highlighting.

To learn more about customizing your templates, see defining templates.

Next steps

Read more about using element templates in Web and Desktop Modeler:

• Using templates in Desktop Modeler
• Element templates with dependencies