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How to break up process maps into multiple levels with layers

  • November 21, 2024
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Hello Lucid Community,

I am working on creating process levels where the process maps will be broken down between Level 1 - 3. Level 1 would be a high-level process where it will just provide an overview of the workflow. Level 2 would dig deeper into the process steps that shows how inputs are getting converted to outputs. Level 3 will show the process at a transactional level. It is similar to Level 1 being the forest, level 2 being the trees, and level 3 being the roots. 

I am wondering if you could provide any recommendations on how to best use Lucid for such a project. Could you please provide any insights or resources on how Lucid can help with that? I have been using layering to attach different processes with action buttons to toggle between different transactions.

Looking forward to your response,

Thank you

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aparrish
Lucid Legend Level 7
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  • Lucid Legend Level 7
  • November 22, 2024

@yatach I don’t believe that Lucid allows for nested swimlanes or nested diagrams, but you can work around that. I would recommend creating a one-page diagram for each level with links.


Kelsey Gaag
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  • Lucidite
  • November 22, 2024

Hi ​@yatach

Thank you for your post! I would recommend using layers and actions to create and expandable diagram, there are more details on how to do this in the post below:

Let me know if this helps!


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  • Author
  • November 22, 2024

Thank you very much for your recommendations!


Kelsey Gaag
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  • Lucidite
  • November 22, 2024

@yatach Of course!


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  • Lucid product team
  • October 6, 2025

Hi ​@yatach ! 👋

I’m a product manager at Lucid exploring ways to 🚀 speed up process mapping in Lucid. I saw your posts about trying to create process maps (levels 1-3) and thought you’d have great insights.

 

We’re especially eager to hear from people who map processes (not just power users) — to understand what slows you down, whether it’s arrows, shapes, or the BPMN details.

 

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Would love to hear your perspective!

Abby