Router pool

On a Visio flow diagram representation, a Router Pool shape contains one or more swimlane shapes. Swimlanes organize and graphically identify a related group of shapes that are performed within a specific work context (typically a work group). By default, when you drop a new swimlane on the diagram, the lane is framed inside a Router Pool shape. You cannot delete the only lane in a pool — you must delete the router pool.

The Router Pool shape is not selected from the palette.

For an example, see PDN article 25607 How to use router pools and swimlanes in flows.

Older releases

In releases prior to V5.5, pools and swimlanes defined and separated processing performed by distinct organization units within one division, or that depended upon the value of a work item property. Pool and swimlane shapes in such versions function as originally configured in V5.5 and later. You cannot add additional lanes for organization units or property values.

As a best practice, upgrade these to router pools, which use swimlanes that employ router activities. This enables you to more precisely direct assignments to worklists and workbaskets.

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