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
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.
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