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Element with no incoming or outgoing flow

The check bpmnlint/no-disconnected, in the group Modelling rules.

Error

Why it matters

An element nothing leads to or from is either forgotten or dead.

How to fix it

Connect the element to the flow, or delete it.

Where you see it

The editor puts a marker on the element while you draw, and the Problems tab of the sidebar lists it under Rules, with the rule name bpmnlint/no-disconnected. In a terminal, penstock check --only rules reports it.

To change how strict this rule is, set no-disconnected to error, warn or off in your .bpmnlintrc. See Validation.

Rule details

Read more: Validation with bpmnlint. All rules: Every rule.