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# Update a business process map

# Update a business process map {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated April 25, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Modify an existing business process map by adding new events, activities, or gateways.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user  
Note:  
To update a diagram, you must have the Owner or Editor access to the artifact or diagram.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (![Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon]()).
3. Open an existing business process map from the Diagrams page.
4. Add the required shapes and connections.  
   For BPMN Activity shapes you can select the Open the Side panel icon (![Open side panel]()) to update the details of a record.
5. Select the More Actions context menu (![More actions menu]()) to see options for deleting a shape from the canvas.
6. Select Share to share the diagram with individuals or groups.  
   For more information, see [Share a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GstOil0mjJVpgEXiiFE_NA "Share your draft diagrams with individuals and groups and define access levels for them to view and modify the diagram.").
7. Select the More Actions menu (![More actions menu.]()) to perform the following actions:
   * Save as new version: Select this option to create a version for the selected diagram. The version number is automatically added in the Version number field, and it isn't editable. For more information, see [Save as a new version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oWVAutcprKxfKMvewd3UeQ "Copy an existing diagram and create a version for it within the selected architectural artifact. You can update the new version as required.").
   * Duplicate: Select this option to duplicate the diagram. For more information, see [Duplicate a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/agsVxBYKtJoog1k_c3byDQ "You can make a copy of an existing diagram that you created and modify the duplicate diagram according to your requirement.").
   * Submit for approval: Select this option to submit the diagram for approval. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group. For more information, see [Submit a modeling diagram for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/payKV_IEn6OUR~VDZkNfUg "Send your draft modeling diagrams for approval. After receiving the approval, you can commit the diagram to the database. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group.").
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8. Select Commit changes to synchronize the diagram to the database.  
   This option is available only when the diagram is approved. For more information, see [Synchronize a shape to the database](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/c_MOnPCjis4fMw20dtv3yg "Add a shape to a diagram. Synchronize the shape to the database by mapping the shape to an existing CI or adding a CI.").
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a diagram for a business process map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KolNRrbRnuOwPQaq6uDUzA "Create business process diagrams and model the future state of the business processes using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [View all shape libraries](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~04rs3y~tbqY0sG2Va2l6Q "View all shape libraries available for the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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