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Domain Overview

Get started now: How to Add or manage Domain user guide.

The Domain Overview in the Repository Model main menu is where a Nodinite Administrator manages Domains.

Domains are part of the Repository Model and are a key feature of Nodinite. There is a specific page for the Domain topic. Make sure to read and understand the basic concepts before continuing.

In the Domain Overview, you will find a sortable list of defined Domains to manage. An extensive list of Domains can swiftly be narrowed down to target by typing characters into the filter text box.

New 7.2 You can also filter Domains by Custom Metadata fields, making it easy to find domains by owner, team, location, or any custom metadata you've defined.

Domain List
Domain Overview with a list of filtered Domains

Manage Domains

The available functionalities for managing Domains are:

Add new Domain

To create a new Domain, simply click on the "Add Domain" button to open the Domain editor.
Add Button
Click the 'Add Domain' button to create a new Domain.

Edit Domain

To Edit an existing Domain simply click on the link in the Name column or open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Edit" menu item.
Domain Menu Action Button
Click the 'Edit' menu item to edit an existing Domain

Delete Domain

To Delete an existing Domain open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Delete" menu item.
Domain Menu Action Button
Example: Delete Domain menu item.

Next, you must confirm intent to delete the domain, click 'Yes' to proceed.
Confirm Delete Intent
Example: Confirm delete intend dialogue.

A success message is displayed on screen upon successful deletion.
Delete Domain Succeeded
Example: Domain deleted successfully message.

Restore deleted Domain

To Restore a deleted Domain you must first check the "Show deleted Domains" checkbox.

When checked deleted Domains are included in the list*

Then open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Restore" menu item.
Domain Menu Action Button
Click the 'Restore' menu item to Restore a deleted Domain

Next, you must confirm intent to restore the domain, click 'Yes' to proceed.
Confirm Restore Intent
Example: Confirm restore intend dialogue.

A success message is displayed on screen upon successful restoration.
Restore Domain Succeeded
Example: Domain restored successfully message.

Copy API URI

From the "Copy API URI" modal you get the underlying REST API call that was made against the Web API. Click the "Copy API URI" button to open the modal to get the query string.

Nodinite promotes the use of custom Reports based on the Nodinite Web API.

Frequently asked questions / Troubleshooting

You can create new, edit and delete Domains using the Nodinite Web Client.

How do I create a new Domain?

Read and follow the instructions in this user guide: 'Add or manage Domain.

What are Domains used for?

Domains represent organizational boundaries (departments, business units, teams) within your Business Process Models (BPMs). They appear as horizontal swimlanes in BPM diagrams, making it clear which organizational unit is responsible for each process step.

Can I reuse Domains across multiple BPMs?

Yes! Domains are designed to be reusable across multiple Business Process Models. Define a Domain once (e.g., "Sales Department," "Finance Department") and use it in all relevant BPMs for consistent organizational representation.

How do Domains relate to Services?

Services are added to cells (XY positions) within Domain swimlanes in the BPM Designer. This shows which services execute within each organizational boundary, providing both business and technical context in your BPMs. The same domain can be used across multiple BPMs with different services in each. See Add or manage BPM for details on working with the BPM Designer.

Can I add Custom Metadata to Domains?

Yes! New 7.2 Starting with Nodinite 7.2.0, you can enrich Domains with Custom Metadata to document team ownership, contact information, SLAs, escalation procedures, and organizational context. This helps capture accountability and governance directly on organizational boundaries. See Add or manage Custom Metadata for details.

Can I add Custom Fields to Domains?

No. Domains and BPMs do not support Custom Fields. Use Custom Metadata instead for flexible, queryable documentation with better reporting integration.

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