About map management

A map is a collection of diagrams that is stored in a process repository. A working map consists of at least one draft copy, a master copy, which is a promoted draft, and possibly a number of scenario copies. Maps are created by process authors with each map having at least one map administrator that manages the general map properties.

A key element of TIBCO Nimbus®  is the ability to manage the process by which maps are created and developed. The software provides a built-in work-flow environment for controlling the creation, authorization and ongoing development of the content with full auditing capability.

Work-flow Principles

Every diagram has two components; a draft version and a published master version. When a new map is created the initial work will done on the draft copy. For users to be able to view and use the map it must be promoted to a master version through an authorization process. The master version is read only and any amendments to a map, once it has been promoted, must be done on the draft copy.

As diagrams are part of a hierarchy that make up a map, the whole authorization and promotion to master manages the integrity of the map and ensures that promotion can only occur when the structure is in the correct state.

For traceability and audit purposes you can set an option to archive a current map in its entirety as diagrams are promoted. Each diagram also has a number of additional items of information that are used in the management of its life-cycle.

Users involved in the authorization work-flow