12.2.2.2.13.2 Assign Existing Task (Task Shortcut)

If a task has been defined in an environment, modelers have the option to re-use the task by creating a shortcut. Task shortcuts are useful if a task is repeated multiple times in other processes; the modeler does not have create the same task for each time it is repeated.

*The shortcut is not a copy of the task. It is an EPC Object that is linked to the assigned task. You cannot edit the details of the shortcut itself.

Shortcuts & References Video

To create a task shortcut:

1. Drag a task onto the map

2. Right-click on the task
3. Select “Assign Existing Task”

4. Type search for the task. To select a task, simply click on it.

4. Click on “Done” once an existing task has been selected
5. The shortcut will be created (the shape is outlined by a blue bolded border)

Editing a Task Shortcut

You cannot edit the details of a task shortcut. You can however assign a sequence number and a color to the task shortcut.