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# Set breakdown definitions

# Set breakdown definitions {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Set the breakdown definitions that act as filters for your project. Breakdown definitions are used to filter and analyze the data based on specific criteria or attributes. These definitions enable you to break down the
analysis into smaller subsets, focusing on specific dimensions or perspectives of the process.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_process_optimization_analyst, sn_process_optimization_power_user, or sn_process_optimization_admin

* [Create a project or template using Project Builder](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/M_d8qXuYwg5jpe_SJumjOQ "Create and mine a project using the Project Builder to analyze and optimize your business processes. Create a template to reuse it when you want to use the same project conditions multiple times. In the Project Builder, the entire process is broken down into three sections and an overview to make the task easier and more efficient.")
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## About this task

This is an optional task.  
Note:  
You can configure a maximum of 10 breakdown definitions for the parent table configuration and 5 breakdown definitions for any child table configuration. You can't generate more than 5000 elements for any breakdown definition.

This is an optional task.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesProcess Mining Workspace.  
   If you continue from the Set Objectives page, you are on the Scope your analysis page.
2. Select Edit for the project that you want to edit.
3. Select the edit button for the Scope your analysis section.
4. Select Breakdowns from the left bar.  
   Tip:  
   Select Advanced view on the top right corner if you want to edit the project in the Classic view.
5. Select New in the Breakdowns area.  
6. Select Save.  
   The breakdown is added to the project.
7. **Optional:** Select a breakdown to edit it.  

   You can add a display name and a filter condition to the breakdown.
8. Select Select Improvement opportunities.  
   If you want to add or edit anything in the Scope your analysis page, select Previous.
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