ST-DBP-007 - Multiple Flowchart Layers

Rule ID: ST-DBP-007

Scope: Workflow

Description

The rule checks whether flowcharts are used as a top layer for maintainability and readability reasons.

Recommendation

It is recommended to reduce the number of flowchart layers to a minimum to ensure maintainability and readability.

Modifying the Rule

In the Project Settings window, select the Workflow Analyzer tab. Find and select the rule, as in the image below:

The default Layer count value is 2. This means that if the Workflow Analyzer finds at least three flowcharts, then a message is logged in the Error List.

Modify the value to 3 and the rule logs an error message only if the number flowcharts surpasses the threshold, in this case 3.

Reset to Default Value

The default value for ST-DBP-007 is 2.

To reset the value to default right-click the rule in the Project Settings window, and then click Reset to default.