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Convert BPMN into templates

Converting BPMN patterns to Tallyfy

Recreate your BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) diagrams as runnable Tallyfy templates using the step-by-step builder. No technical expertise needed. Your templates become real workflows that your team can launch, track, and complete.

Why BPMN diagrams fall short

  • Complex symbolism - diamonds, circles, and gateways require training just to read
  • Static documentation - diagrams can’t actually run anything
  • Technical barriers - non-technical teams can’t interpret BPMN notation
  • Modification friction - changing a single step often requires IT involvement
  • Implementation gap - diagrams rarely match how people actually work

Why Tallyfy works better

  • Runnable processes - templates become real workflows you can launch and track
  • No coding needed - if you can fill out a form, you can build a process
  • Anyone can use it - from interns to executives, the interface is self-explanatory
  • Live updates - change a step and it’s live immediately
  • Built-in tracking - see exactly where every process stands in real time

BPMN pattern equivalents in Tallyfy

Every standard BPMN pattern maps to a Tallyfy feature:

BPMN patternHow Tallyfy handles it
Sequential FlowSteps run one after another - use automation rules to enforce order
Parallel Split (AND)Multiple steps are active at the same time (default behavior)
Exclusive Gateway (XOR)1Automation rules show/hide steps so only one path runs
Inclusive Gateway (OR)2Automation rules show/hide steps so multiple paths can run
SynchronizationAutomation rules wait for multiple steps to complete before triggering
Structured LoopReopen action lets you repeat steps within a process
Deferred ChoiceAutomation rules conditionally assign tasks to different people

Resources for BPMN conversion

For detailed walkthroughs of each pattern with real examples:

BPMN Examples and Patterns in Tallyfy ↗

Steps for converting BPMN to Tallyfy

  1. Study your BPMN diagram - identify the main steps, decision points, and responsibilities (10-15 minutes for most diagrams)
  2. Map the core logic - note what happens in sequence and where paths split
  3. Create a new template in Tallyfy
  4. Build your workflow - add steps, assign them to the right people, and set up automation rules
  5. Add the details - add form fields, configure decision rules, and set up automations
  6. Test run - launch a test process and walk through it to catch issues
  7. Go live - launch the real process

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Footnotes

  1. XOR means eXclusive OR - only one path can be taken, mutually exclusive choices ↩

  2. OR allows multiple paths simultaneously, unlike XOR which forces a single choice ↩

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