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ERD Symbols and Meanings

Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a popular software engineering tool for database modeling and illustration the logical structure of databases, which uses one of two notations - Chen's or Crow’s Foot. Crow's foot notation is effective when used in software engineering, information engineering, structured systems analysis and design. Each of these notations applies its own set of ERD symbols. Crow's foot diagrams use boxes to represent entities and lines between these boxes to show relationships. Varied shapes at the ends of lines depict the cardinality of a given relationship. Chen's ERD notation is more detailed way to represent entities and relationships. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM application enhanced with all-inclusive Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) solution allows design professional ER diagrams with Chen's or Crow’s Foot notation on your choice. It contains the full set of ready-to-use standardized ERD symbols and meanings helpful for quickly drawing, collection of predesigned ERD samples, examples and templates. ConceptDraw Pro is a great alternative to Visio for Mac users as it offers more features and can easily handle the most demanding professional needs.
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)

process mapping, sipoc diagram, swim lanes, business mapping software Business Process Mapping

process mapping, sipoc diagram, swim lanes, business mapping software
The Business Process Mapping solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is for users involved in process mapping and creating SIPOC diagrams.

pictures of people People

pictures of people
This solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with samples, templates and libraries of vector clipart for drawing the People illustrations. Use it to make professional-looking documents, presentations and websites illustrated with color scalable vector c

Amazon Web Services, AWS, Amazon cloud AWS Architecture Diagrams

Amazon Web Services, AWS, Amazon cloud
AWS Architecture Diagrams with powerful drawing tools and numerous predesigned Amazon icons and AWS simple icons is the best for creation the AWS Architecture Diagrams, describing the use of Amazon Web Services or Amazon Cloud Services, their application for development and implementation the systems running on the AWS infrastructure. The multifarious samples give you the good understanding of AWS platform, its structure, services, resources and features, wide opportunities, advantages and benefits from their use; solution’s templates are essential and helpful when designing, description and implementing the AWS infrastructure-based systems. Use them in technical documentation, advertising and marketing materials, in specifications, presentation slides, whitepapers, datasheets, posters, etc.

marketing diagram, marketing chart Marketing Diagrams

marketing diagram, marketing chart
Marketing Diagrams solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming software with abundance of samples, templates and vector design elements intended for easy graphical visualization and drawing different types of Marketing diagrams and graphs, including Branding Strategies Diagram, Five Forces Model Diagram, Decision Tree Diagram, Puzzle Diagram, Step Diagram, Process Chart, Strategy Map, Funnel Diagram, Value Chain Diagram, Ladder of Customer Loyalty Diagram, Leaky Bucket Diagram, Promotional Mix Diagram, Service-Goods Continuum Diagram, Six Markets Model Diagram, Sources of Customer Satisfaction Diagram, etc. Analyze effectively the marketing activity of your company and apply the optimal marketing methods with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software.

electric floor plan, telecom floor plan Electric and Telecom Plans

electric floor plan, telecom floor plan
The Electric and Telecom Plans solution providing the electric and telecom-related stencils, floor plan electrical symbols and pre-made examples is useful for electricians, interior designers, telecommunications managers, builders and other technicians when creating the electric visual plans and telecom drawings, home electrical plan, residential electric plan, telecom wireless plan, electrical floor plans whether as a part of the building plans or the independent ones.

physical security plan, security chart, access chart, security plans, access schemes, access plans , CCTV Security and Access Plans

physical security plan, security chart, access chart, security plans, access schemes, access plans , CCTV
The Security and Access Plans solution may be utilized in order to develop detailed equipment and cabling layout plans, blueprints, and wiring diagrams on internal and external security and access control systems, video surveillance and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. IT specialists, security managers, and other guards may use it to quickly design security plans and access plans, security chart, physical security plan, access chart, or access scheme on desire.

football, american football, football field, american football field, football field dimensions, offense, defense, football plays, football diagram Football

football, american football, football field, american football field, football field dimensions, offense, defense, football plays, football diagram
The Football Solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.5 (or later) software with samples, templates, and libraries of vector objects for drawing football (American) diagrams, plays schemas, and illustrations. It can be used to make professional looking documen

House Plans, home plans, floor plans, home design, house designs, architects, home building and construction, new home plans, home designer, dream home, blueprints Building Design Package

House Plans, home plans, floor plans, home design, house designs, architects, home building and construction, new home plans, home designer, dream home, blueprints
Architects and building engineers to develop building documentation, floor plans and building blueprints, to help designers depict bright and innovative design solutions, make beautiful design proposals and represent the most daring design ideas, to communicate ideas and concepts that relate to construction and design, explain requirements to a building contractor and builders, record completed work, and make a record of what currently exists.

Jacobson Use Cases Diagram

The vector stencils library UML Use Case contains specific symbols of the UML notation such as actors, actions, associations and relationships for the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software. This library is contained in the Rapid UML solution from Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

ceiling ideas, reflected ceiling plans, ceiling ideas for living room, reflected ceiling plan symbols, reflective ceiling plans, ceiling design ideas, reflected ceiling plan? Reflected Ceiling Plans

ceiling ideas, reflected ceiling plans, ceiling ideas for living room, reflected ceiling plan symbols, reflective ceiling plans, ceiling design ideas, reflected ceiling plan?
Reflected Ceiling Plans solution extends greatly the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM functionality with samples, templates and libraries of design elements for displaying the ceiling ideas for living room, bedroom, classroom, office, shop, restaurant, and many other premises. It is an effective tool for architects, designers, builders, electricians, and other building-related people to represent their ceiling design ideas and create Reflected Ceiling plan or Reflective Ceiling plan, showing the location of light fixtures, lighting panels, drywall or t-bar ceiling patterns, HVAC grilles or diffusers that may be suspended from the ceiling. Being professional-looking and vivid, these plans perfectly reflect your ceiling ideas and can be presented to the client, in reports, in presentations, on discussions with colleagues, or successfully published in modern print or web editions.