http://www.synthis.com/forum/posts/2.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net 1 big project versus collection of projects?

If I want to describe de workflow of a company and I want to avoid duplicating the same data or elements (e.g. People):
- Do I have to create 1 big project in which I detail sub-processess in different diagrams
- Can I create several projects that describe part of a workflow and in which I can re-use elements or diagrams developed in other projects without having tot duplicate them so that when I update that element or diagram in one project, the update is valid for the different projects in which that element is used?

Has this something to do with the creation of a new project in file format Single File ? Multiple Files? If I try to create a multiple Files New Project, nothing happens.
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I'm currently mapping the company I work for and have found its very easy to do so just using 1 big project as long as you keep organised. For example all diagrams are named 'department - process', eg 'Customer Services - Technical Support'. This allows for quick and easy location of particular processes.

Also you can then go on to generate various reports listing ownership of processes within the busines and produce a website allowing you to navigate from process to process.

I found I had to create a couple of overview diagrams for the website to be truly effective, but its a very good method of letting others see the maps, eg for reference.

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I made an 'index process map' that has the 40 processes logically grouped. For example: the heading 'Customer Set Up' has 5 process maps (from different departments). The heading 'Customer Support' has 10 process maps, etc...

Is that what you mean? Or, is there a better way to make it easier for a casual reader to figure out what's available?]]> http://www.synthis.com/forum/posts/89#272.page http://www.synthis.com/forum/posts/89#272.page