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More than one blank start event

The check bpmnlint/single-blank-start-event, in the group Modelling rules.

Error

Why it matters

Two blank start events mean two ways to start the same process with no way to tell them apart.

How to fix it

Keep one blank start event; give the others a type, or split the process.

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/single-blank-start-event. In a terminal, penstock check --only rules reports it.

To change how strict this rule is, set single-blank-start-event to error, warn or off in your .bpmnlintrc. See Validation.

Rule details

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