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Reworked Element Selection

Published by Nico Rehwaldt on Monday, 06 November 2023.

bpmn-js15.0.0 dmn-js14.7.0 diagram-js12.6.0

The latest BPMN and DMN toolkit releases ship with a reworked selection UI. The improved UI makes diagram element selection more ergonomic and less verbose.

Selection is an integral part of the core modeling UX. It has to work; you come across it immediately, and it leaves a lasting impression. Recent releases of our modeling toolkit simplify selection following the selected element's shape. The change results in a less verbose look and feel and clearly distinguishes single-element selections and multi-selection:

Improved selection in BPMN

Enjoy reworked selection in BPMN and DMN editing.

Try it on demo.bpmn.io.

Wrapping up

The latest updates are another important step towards an overhauled core modeling experience. Stay tuned for future exciting updates.

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