fpbjs

FPB.JS

A web-based modeling tool for Formalized Process Descriptions according to VDI/VDE 3682.

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About

FPB.JS enables engineers and researchers to create, edit, and export process models following the VDI/VDE 3682 standard. The tool supports the complete modeling workflow including process decomposition, parallel and alternative flows, and technical resource assignments.

For details on VDI/VDE 3682 and its notation, see VDI 3682 Overview.

Features

• Visual Modeling – Drag & drop interface for Products, Energy, Information, Process Operators, and Technical Resources
• Process Hierarchy – Decompose and compose process operators into sub-processes
• Parallel & Alternative Flows – Model concurrent and alternative process paths
• XML Import/Export – VDI 3682 compliant XML format
• SVG Export – Export diagrams for documentation

Quick Start

Local Installation

Requires Node.js

npm install
npm run dev-local

Open localhost:8080 in your browser.

Docker

docker build -t fpbjs .
docker run -p 8080:8080 fpbjs

Open 0.0.0.0:8080 in your browser.

NPM Package

FPB.JS is also available as an NPM package for integration into your own projects.

npm install fpbjs

View on NPM

Citation

If you use FPB.JS in your research, please cite:

Nabizada, H.; Köcher, A.; Hildebrandt, C.; Fay, A. (2020). Offenes, webbasiertes Werkzeug zur Informationsmodellierung mit formalisierter Prozessbeschreibung. In Automation 2020 (pp. 443-454). VDI Verlag.

View on ResearchGate

Disclaimer

This software is provided as-is for testing and feedback purposes. No warranties, express or implied, are given regarding suitability or usability. The authors are not liable for any loss resulting from use of this software.

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License

MIT