Time Signal

A Time Signal in an Activity Diagram represents a specific point in time or a duration that triggers an action or event in the process. It's used to model time-based events or delays in a workflow.

With Time Signals in Modeldraw's Activity Diagram, you can:

• Represent time-based triggers in your processes

• Model delays or waiting periods in a workflow

• Show scheduled events or actions that occur at specific times

• Illustrate timeout scenarios in your system

• Demonstrate how time affects the flow of your activities

A Time Signal

Understanding Time Signal

A Time Signal in Modeldraw's Activity Diagram tool is typically represented by an hourglass symbol. Key points to understand about Time Signals include:

• It represents an event that occurs based on time rather than a direct action.

• Can represent either a specific point in time or a duration of time.

• Once the specified time is reached or duration has passed, the process continues.

• Time Signals occur independently of user actions.

• Allows for modeling of time-dependent, asynchronous processes.

• Frequently used in conjunction with an Accept Signal to show waiting for a time-based event.

Remember that Time Signals are often used to trigger actions or to represent waiting periods in a process.