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Assignment

A BPMN 2.0 Assignment element enables data to be copied between messages and variables within a BPEL Process. An Assignment element maps to a BPEL 2.0 assign activity and copies the specified value from the source to the target.

In Enterprise Architect, Assignment elements should be created in the Assignments Package in SupportingElements. If they are created elsewhere, they cannot be enacted correctly.

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BPEL Properties

Double-click on the Assignment in the BPEL diagram
Right-click on the Assignment | BPEL | BPEL 2.0 Properties

Options

Field/Button	Action	See also
Name	Specify the name for the Assignment.
Copy From	Complete the fields in this panel, as directed.
Type	Depending on the value selected in this field, further details are required.
Literal	Specify a literal value.
Expression	Specify an expression.
Message	Select a BPMN 2.0 Message in the Package representing the BPEL Process / Pool under the SupportingElements Package.	Web Service Operation SupportingElements
Part	Select a BPMN 2.0 Property belonging to the selected Message.
Variable	Select a BPMN 2.0 Data Object or BPMN 2.0 Property created under the BPEL Process.
Copy To	Complete the fields in this panel, as directed.
Message	Select a BPMN 2.0 Message in the Package representing the BPEL Process / Pool under the SupportingElements Package.	Web Service Operation SupportingElements
Part	Select a BPMN 2.0 Property belonging to the selected Message.
Variable	Select a BPMN 2.0 Data Object or BPMN 2.0 Property created under the BPEL Process.
OK	Save the values entered in the dialog.
Cancel	Discard the values entered in the dialog.
Help	Display this Help topic.
General	Open the 'UML Properties' dialog.	Properties

Notes

Messages are created when you create a Web Service Operation