If a tool has the capability to export its own method meta data, this information can be transformed into the BPM-Xchange® method meta data format. E.g. if method definitions exist like OMG MOF (Meta Object Facility) or an Aris® filter definition, those can be converted into the BPM-Xchange® method meta data XMF format.

For conversions of process models without method definitions, an optional function call Method Analyzer exists. This tool re-engineers the method from sample model data to automatically create the XMF method meta data. This is very helpful for tools without method compliance such as Microsoft Visio® or BPM tools which do not export their method meta data.

With Visio® for example, the Method Analyzer reads available Visio® diagrams and checks for used symbols and connectors. The Method Analyzer generates the method meta data, which can be used to build a new method configuration. This way, process models in existing Visio® diagrams can be transferred into models which conform to a specified method and BPM tool such as Aris®.