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How to Create a BPMN Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

Creating a BPMN Diagram
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) is a method of illustrating business processes in the form of a diagram. The most effective method of creating or analyzing a business process is to visually interpret the steps using a business process diagram, flowchart or workflow. This is known as business process modeling, and will be performed within a company by a team who have detailed knowledge of company process, and analysts with expertise in the modeling discipline. The objective is often to increase production or lower costs — by modeling the process initially using a flowchart, inefficiencies and problems can be spotted before committing to a decision or strategy. You can create BPMN diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming tools. ConceptDraw have designed a solution that combines BPMN v2.0 methodology and graphical notification into one powerful package. The Business Process Diagrams solution from ConceptDraw Solution Park provides a comprehensive collection of vector
The vector stencils library "Progressive disclosure controls" contains 12 icons of Windows 8 progressive disclosure controls.
Use it to design graphic user interface (GUI) prototypes of your software applications for Windows 8.
"With a progressive disclosure control, users can show or hide additional information including data, options, or commands. Progressive disclosure promotes simplicity by focusing on the essential, yet revealing additional detail as needed. ...
Chevrons show or hide the remaining items in completely or partially hidden content. Usually the items are shown in place, but they can also be shown in a pop-up menu. When in place, the item stays expanded until the user collapses it. ...
Arrows show a pop-up command menu. The item stays expanded until the user makes a selection or clicks anywhere.
If the arrow button is an independent control, it receives input focus and is activated with the space bar. If the arrow button has a parent control, the parent receives input focus and the arrow is activated with Alt+down arrow and Alt+up arrow keys, as with the drop-down list control. ...
Plus and minus controls expand or collapse to show container content in place when navigating through a hierarchy. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it. Although these look like buttons, their behavior is in-place.
The associated object receives input focus. The plus is activated with the right arrow key, and the minus with the left arrow key. ...
Rotating triangles show or hide additional information in place for an individual item. They are also used to expand containers. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it.
The associated object receives input focus. The collapsed (right-pointing) triangle is activated with the right arrow key, and the expanded (downward-pointing) triangle with the left arrow key. ...
Like chevrons, additional information is shown or hidden in place. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it. Unlike chevrons, the glyphs have a graphical representation of the action, typically with an arrow indicating what will happen. ... Preview arrows are best reserved for situations where a standard chevron doesn't adequately communicate the control's behavior, such as when the disclosure is complex or there is more than one type of disclosure." [msdn.microsoft.com/ en-us/ library/ windows/ desktop/ dn742409%28v=vs.85%29.aspx]
The icons example "Progressive disclosure controls - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Windows 8 User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Single chevron control - down
Single chevron control - down, progressive disclosure controls,
Single chevron control - up
Single chevron control - up, progressive disclosure controls,
Double chevron control - back
Double chevron control - back, progressive disclosure controls,
Double chevron control - forward
Double chevron control - forward, progressive disclosure controls,
Arrow control button - down
Arrow control button - down, arrow control,
Arrow control button - right
Arrow control button - right, arrow control,
Arrow control - down
Arrow control - down, arrow control,
Arrow control - right
Arrow control - right, arrow control,
Plus control
Plus control, progressive disclosure controls, plus control, expand,
Minus control
Minus control, progressive disclosure controls, minus control, collapse,
Rotating triangle - expand
Rotating triangle - expand, progressive disclosure controls, triangle control,
Rotating triangle - collapse
Rotating triangle - collapse, progressive disclosure controls, triangle control,
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Flowchart design. Flowchart symbols, shapes, stencils and icons

Flowchart design. Flowchart symbols, shapes, stencils and icons
A flowchart is a type of diagram which represents an algorithm, process or workflow, displays the steps as boxes of various kinds and depicts their order by connecting them with arrows. Any business graphic document will be more colorful and understandable if will use professional-looking and visual diagrams and flowcharts. Flowchart design gives versatile presenting and explaining of the process. ConceptDraw PRO flowchart software enhanced with Flowcharts solution helps effectively make Flowchart Design. Use of predesigned flowchart symbols and bright color palette offers a fresh view and favorably distinguishes the flowcharts designed in ConceptDraw PRO from the black and white flowcharts on a paper. Preferably to use no more than three or four colors and apply identical for the same shape types. The best flowchart design can be achieved by starting with Flowchart template, or any of suitable ready examples or samples offered in ConceptDraw STORE, open one of them and enter the proper text into each Flowchart shape. Each symbol of the flowchart has a definition that can't be changed. This means that all flowcharts shapes can be grouped in according to their meaning. Users with ConceptDraw PRO flowchart software can style groups of symbols with close definitions by color sets chosen from complementary palette. Almost all workflows can be depicted as a flowchart. Colored diagrams are more light for perception of the certain information, this is part of flowchart design. Bright colors need to be used in the key points of Decision symbols, to focus attention on their importance for whole process flow.
Business Process Modeling with ConceptDraw
Business Process Modeling with ConceptDraw "Business Process Diagrams" Solution
The vector stencils library "MS Windows Vista user interface" contains 76 MS Windows Vista design elements.
Use it for designing Microsoft ribbon graphic user interface (GUI) of software for computers with MS Windows Vista OS in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Graphic User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Window
Window, window,
Dialog Window
Dialog Window, dialog window,
Empty Window
Empty Window , empty window ,
Field
Field, field,
Horizontal Scrollbar
Horizontal Scrollbar, horizontal scrollbar,
Vertical Scrollbar
Vertical Scrollbar, vertical scrollbar,
Window Buttons
Window Buttons , window buttons ,
Window Buttons
Window Buttons, window buttons ,
Window Button 1
Window Button 1, window button,
Window Button 2
Window Button 2, window button,
Window Button 3
Window Button 3, window button,
Window Button 4
Window Button 4, window button,
Navigation
Navigation, navigation,
Menu Bar
Menu Bar, menu bar,
Gradient Menu Bar
Gradient Menu Bar, menu bar,
Drop-down Menu
Drop-down Menu, drop-down menu,
Button
Button, button,
Toolbar Pannel
Toolbar Pannel, toolbar pannel,
Tool Button
Tool Button, tool button,
Primary Toolbar
Primary Toolbar, primary toolbar,
Toolbar 1
Toolbar 1, toolbar,
Toolbar 2
Toolbar 2, toolbar,
Customizable Tollbar
Customizable Tollbar, toolbar,
Tab View
Tab View , tab view ,
List View
List View, list view,
Text Field
Text Field, text field,
Vertical Separator
Vertical Separator,
Horizontal Separator
Horizontal Separator,
Group Box
Group Box , group box ,
Text Label
Text Label,
Link
Link,
Line Edit
Line Edit, line edit,
Search
Search, search,
Search with Button
Search with Button , search, button,
Spin Box
Spin Box , spin box ,
Combo-box
Combo-box, combo-box,
Editable Combo-box
Editable Combo-box, combo-box,
Editable List Box
Editable List Box, list box ,
List Box
List Box, list box,
Single-selection List
Single-selection List, single-selection list,
Multiple-selection List
Multiple-selection List, multiple-selection list,
Check Box
Check Box, check box,
Radio Button
Radio Button, radio button,
Check box group
Check box group, check box group,
Radio Buttons Group
Radio Buttons Group, radio buttons group,
Progress Bar
Progress Bar , progress bar,
Modal Progress Bar
Modal Progress Bar, modal, progress bar,
Vertical Slider with Ticks
Vertical Slider with Ticks, slider, ticks,
Horizontal Slider with Ticks
Horizontal Slider with Ticks, slider, ticks,
Dial
Dial , dial,
Catalogue Tree
Catalogue Tree, catalogue tree,
Tree View 1
Tree View 1, tree view,
Tree View 2
Tree View 2, tree view,
Vertical Spacer
Vertical Spacer,
Horizontal Spacer
Horizontal Spacer,
Chevron 1
Chevron 1, chevron,
Arrow 1
Arrow 1, arrow,
Arrow 2
Arrow 2, arrow,
Plus/Minus Control
Plus/Minus Control, plus, minus, control,
Rotating Triangle
Rotating Triangle, rotating triangle,
Chevron 3
Chevron 3, chevron,
Chevron 2
Chevron 2, chevron,
Normal Select Cursor
Normal Select Cursor, select cursor,
Link Select Cursor
Link Select Cursor, select cursor, link,
Text Select Cursor
Text Select Cursor, select cursor, text,
Working in Background Pointer
Working in Background Pointer, background pointer,
Busy Pointer
Busy Pointer, busy pointer,
Unavailable Cursor
Unavailable Cursor, unavailable cursor,
Precision Select Cursor
Precision Select Cursor, precision, select cursor,
Error Icon
Error Icon, error icon,
Warning Icon
Warning Icon, warning icon,
Information Icon
Information Icon, information icon,
Question Mark Icon
Question Mark Icon, question mark icon,
Balloon
Balloon, balloon,
Tooltip/Infotip
Tooltip/Infotip, tooltip, infotip,
Calendar
Calendar, calendar,
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The vector stencils library "Glyph icons" contains 38 glyph and symbol UI icons. Use this glyph UI icon set to design graphic user interface (GUI) of your software application for OS X 10.10 Yosemite Apple Mac operating system.
The example "Glyph icons - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Mac OS User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Check mark grey
Check mark grey, check mark grey,
Check mark black
Check mark black, check mark black,
Submenu indicator
Submenu indicator, submenu indicator,
Command glyph
Command glyph, command glyph,
Add glyph
Add glyph, add glyph,
Delete glyph
Delete glyph, delete glyph,
Drag vertical glyph
Drag vertical glyph, drag vertical glyph,
Drag horizontal glyph
Drag horizontal glyph, drag horizontal glyph,
Expand corner
Expand corner, expand corner,
Collapse up icon
Collapse up icon, collapse up,
Collapse down icon
Collapse down icon, collapse down,
Settings icon
Settings icon, settings icon,
Chevron
Chevron, chevron,
Up-down arrows
Up-down arrows, arrows,
Divider
Divider, divider,
Up arrow
Up arrow, up arrow,
Delete key
Delete key, delete key,
Key control
Key control, key control,
Search icon
Search icon, search icon,
Search icon 2
Search icon 2, search icon,
All My Files icon
All My Files icon, All my files icon, sidebar icon,
AirDrop icon
AirDrop icon, AirDrop icon, sidebar icon,
iCloud icon
iCloud icon, iCloud icon, sidebar icon,
Applications icon
Applications icon, Applications icon, sidebar icon,
Documents icon
Documents icon, documents icon, sidebar icon,
Downloads icon
Downloads icon, downloads icon, sidebar icon,
Desktop icon
Desktop icon, desktop icon, sidebar icon,
Tag - red
Tag - red, tag,
Tag - orange
Tag - orange, tag,
Tag - yellow
Tag - yellow, tag,
Tag - green
Tag - green, tag,
Tag - blue
Tag - blue, tag,
Tag - purple
Tag - purple, tag,
Tag - gray
Tag - gray, tag,
All tags
All tags, all tags glyph, tag,
Apple icon
Apple icon, Apple icon, Mac OS icon,
Disclosure triangle
Disclosure triangle, disclosure triangle,
Refresh
Refresh, refresh icon,
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Basic Flowchart Symbols and Meaning

Flowchart Symbols and Meaning, workflow diagram symbols, process flow diagram symbols
Flowcharts are the best for visually representation the business processes and the flow of a custom-order process through various departments within an organization. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Flowcharts solution offers the full set of predesigned basic flowchart symbols which are gathered at two libraries: Flowchart and Flowcharts Rapid Draw. Among them are: process, terminator, decision, data, document, display, manual loop, and many other specific symbols. The meaning for each symbol offered by ConceptDraw gives the presentation about their proposed use in professional Flowcharts for business and technical processes, software algorithms, well-developed structures of web sites, Workflow diagrams, Process flow diagram and correlation in developing on-line instructional projects or business process system. Use of ready flow chart symbols in diagrams is incredibly useful - you need simply drag desired from the libraries to your document and arrange them in required order. There are a few serious alternatives to Visio for Mac, one of them is ConceptDraw PRO. It is one of the main contender with the most similar features and capabilities.
How to Build a Flowchart
How to Build a Flowchart

Process Flowchart

business process flowcharts, flowchart symbols, process flow diagram, workflow diagram, flowchart maker
The main reason of using Process Flowchart or PFD is to show relations between major parts of the system. Process Flowcharts are used in process engineering and chemical industry where there is a requirement of depicting relationships between major components only and not include minor parts. Process Flowcharts for single unit or multiple units differ in their structure and implementation. ConceptDraw PRO is Professional business process mapping software for making Process flowcharts, Process flow diagram, Workflow diagram, flowcharts and technical illustrations for business documents and also comprehensive visio for mac application. Easier define and document basic work and data flows, financial, production and quality management processes to increase efficiency of your business with ConcepDraw PRO. Business process mapping software with Flowchart Maker ConceptDraw PRO includes extensive drawing tools, rich examples and templates, process flowchart symbols and shape libraries, smart connectors that allow you create the flowcharts of complex processes, process flow diagrams, procedures and information exchange. Process Flowchart Solution is project management workflow tools which is part ConceptDraw Project marketing project management software. Drawing charts, diagrams, and network layouts has long been the monopoly of Microsoft Visio, making Mac users to struggle when needing such visio alternative like visio for mac, it requires only to view features, make a minor edit to, or print a diagram or chart. Thankfully to MS Visio alternative like ConceptDraw PRO software, this is cross-platform charting and business process management tool, now visio alternative for making sort of visio diagram is not a problem anymore however many people still name it business process visio tools.
How To Create a Process Flow Chart (business process modelling techniques)
How To Create a Process Flow Chart (business process modelling techniques)
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How to Draw a Circular Arrows Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDraw circular arrows diagrams software
The cyclic recurrence is a fundamental property of multiple systems. The cycle is a process which consists from elements (phases, stages, stages) following each other. Many processes in astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, etc. have a cycle properties. It is also widely used in information technologies and marketing analysis. Graphical representation of cyclic processes can have many forms. It can be a circle, parabola, hyperbola, ellipse and others. A Circular Arrows Diagram is used as one of the statistical charts in the business, mass media and marketing. ConceptDraw PRO provides its users tools for making easy drawing Circular Arrows Diagrams.
The vector stencils library "MS Windows Vista user interface" contains 76 MS Windows Vista design elements.
Use it for designing Microsoft ribbon graphic user interface (GUI) of software for computers with MS Windows Vista OS in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Graphic User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Window
Window, window,
Dialog Window
Dialog Window, dialog window,
Empty Window
Empty Window , empty window ,
Field
Field, field,
Horizontal Scrollbar
Horizontal Scrollbar, horizontal scrollbar,
Vertical Scrollbar
Vertical Scrollbar, vertical scrollbar,
Window Buttons
Window Buttons , window buttons ,
Window Buttons
Window Buttons, window buttons ,
Window Button 1
Window Button 1, window button,
Window Button 2
Window Button 2, window button,
Window Button 3
Window Button 3, window button,
Window Button 4
Window Button 4, window button,
Navigation
Navigation, navigation,
Menu Bar
Menu Bar, menu bar,
Gradient Menu Bar
Gradient Menu Bar, menu bar,
Drop-down Menu
Drop-down Menu, drop-down menu,
Button
Button, button,
Toolbar Pannel
Toolbar Pannel, toolbar pannel,
Tool Button
Tool Button, tool button,
Primary Toolbar
Primary Toolbar, primary toolbar,
Toolbar 1
Toolbar 1, toolbar,
Toolbar 2
Toolbar 2, toolbar,
Customizable Tollbar
Customizable Tollbar, toolbar,
Tab View
Tab View , tab view ,
List View
List View, list view,
Text Field
Text Field, text field,
Vertical Separator
Vertical Separator,
Horizontal Separator
Horizontal Separator,
Group Box
Group Box , group box ,
Text Label
Text Label,
Link
Link,
Line Edit
Line Edit, line edit,
Search
Search, search,
Search with Button
Search with Button , search, button,
Spin Box
Spin Box , spin box ,
Combo-box
Combo-box, combo-box,
Editable Combo-box
Editable Combo-box, combo-box,
Editable List Box
Editable List Box, list box ,
List Box
List Box, list box,
Single-selection List
Single-selection List, single-selection list,
Multiple-selection List
Multiple-selection List, multiple-selection list,
Check Box
Check Box, check box,
Radio Button
Radio Button, radio button,
Check box group
Check box group, check box group,
Radio Buttons Group
Radio Buttons Group, radio buttons group,
Progress Bar
Progress Bar , progress bar,
Modal Progress Bar
Modal Progress Bar, modal, progress bar,
Vertical Slider with Ticks
Vertical Slider with Ticks, slider, ticks,
Horizontal Slider with Ticks
Horizontal Slider with Ticks, slider, ticks,
Dial
Dial , dial,
Catalogue Tree
Catalogue Tree, catalogue tree,
Tree View 1
Tree View 1, tree view,
Tree View 2
Tree View 2, tree view,
Vertical Spacer
Vertical Spacer,
Horizontal Spacer
Horizontal Spacer,
Chevron 1
Chevron 1, chevron,
Arrow 1
Arrow 1, arrow,
Arrow 2
Arrow 2, arrow,
Plus/Minus Control
Plus/Minus Control, plus, minus, control,
Rotating Triangle
Rotating Triangle, rotating triangle,
Chevron 3
Chevron 3, chevron,
Chevron 2
Chevron 2, chevron,
Normal Select Cursor
Normal Select Cursor, select cursor,
Link Select Cursor
Link Select Cursor, select cursor, link,
Text Select Cursor
Text Select Cursor, select cursor, text,
Working in Background Pointer
Working in Background Pointer, background pointer,
Busy Pointer
Busy Pointer, busy pointer,
Unavailable Cursor
Unavailable Cursor, unavailable cursor,
Precision Select Cursor
Precision Select Cursor, precision, select cursor,
Error Icon
Error Icon, error icon,
Warning Icon
Warning Icon, warning icon,
Information Icon
Information Icon, information icon,
Question Mark Icon
Question Mark Icon, question mark icon,
Balloon
Balloon, balloon,
Tooltip/Infotip
Tooltip/Infotip, tooltip, infotip,
Calendar
Calendar, calendar,
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The vector stencils library "Window elements" contains 24 window elements: frames, boxes and buttons.
Use it to design graphic user interface (GUI) of your Windows 8 software application.
"A window is a graphical control element. It consists of a visual area containing some of the graphical user interface of the program it belongs to and is framed by a window decoration. It usually has a rectangular shape that can overlap with the area of other windows. It displays the output of and may allow input to one or more processes.
Windows are primarily associated with graphical displays, where they can be manipulated with a pointer by employing some kind of pointing device.
A graphical user interface (GUI) using windows as one of its main "metaphors" is called a windowing system, whose main components are the display server and the window manager." [Window (computing). Wikipedia]
The design elements example "Window elements - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Windows 8 User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Window frame
Window frame, window frame, minimize window button, maximize window button, close window button,
Dialog box
Dialog box, dialog box, window, close window button,
Window with command area
Window with command area, window, command area, command area, close window button,
Command area
Command area, command area,
Close window button
Close window button, close window button,
Minimize window button
Minimize window button, minimize window button,
Restore window button
Restore window button, restore window button,
Maximize window button
Maximize window button, maximize window button,
Minimize window button - hover
Minimize window button - hover, minimize window button,
Restore window button - hover
Restore window button - hover, restore window button,
Maximize window button - hover
Maximize window button - hover, maximize window button,
Window resize handle
Window resize handle, window resize handle,
Vertical separator
Vertical separator, separator,
Horizontal separator
Horizontal separator, separator,
Back button
Back button, back button,
Forward button
Forward button, forward button,
Forward
Forward, forward,
Back
Back, back,
Warning icon
Warning icon, warning standard icon,
Error icon
Error icon, error standard icon,
Information icon
Information icon, information standard icon,
Question mark icon
Question mark icon, question mark standard icon,
Refresh icon
Refresh icon, refresh icon,
Up control
Up control, up control,
Used Solutions
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How to Connect Objects on PC

ConceptDraw PRO for PC - connecting objects
ConceptDraw PRO provides a few options for drawing connections between objects: Direct Connectors, Smart, Arc, Bezier, Curve and Round Connectors. You can connect objects in your ConceptDraw diagram with proper connectors using the embedded automatic connection modes. This article describes how you can connect objects with connectors and how you can ascribe different types and behaviors.
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ConceptDraw Solution Park
ConceptDraw Solution Park collects graphic extensions, examples and learning materials
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How to Create a Business Process Diagram

Business Process Model and Notation
Making a Business Process diagram involves many different elements that can be managed using ConceptDraw PRO. The ability to design Business Process diagrams is delivered by the Business Process Diagrams solution.

Swim Lane Flowchart Symbols

Swim Lane Flowchart Symbols
Use the set of special professionally developed swim lane flowchart symbols - single, multiple, vertical and horizontal lanes from the Swimlanes and Swimlanes BPMN 1.2 libraries from the Business Process Diagram solution, the Swim Lanes library from the Business Process Mapping solution as the perfect basis for your Swim Lane Flowcharts of processes, algorithms and procedures.

Flowchart design. Flowchart symbols, shapes, stencils and icons

Flowchart design. Flowchart symbols, shapes, stencils and icons
A flowchart is a type of diagram which represents an algorithm, process or workflow, displays the steps as boxes of various kinds and depicts their order by connecting them with arrows. Any business graphic document will be more colorful and understandable if will use professional-looking and visual diagrams and flowcharts. Flowchart design gives versatile presenting and explaining of the process. ConceptDraw PRO flowchart software enhanced with Flowcharts solution helps effectively make Flowchart Design. Use of predesigned flowchart symbols and bright color palette offers a fresh view and favorably distinguishes the flowcharts designed in ConceptDraw PRO from the black and white flowcharts on a paper. Preferably to use no more than three or four colors and apply identical for the same shape types. The best flowchart design can be achieved by starting with Flowchart template, or any of suitable ready examples or samples offered in ConceptDraw STORE, open one of them and enter the proper text into each Flowchart shape. Each symbol of the flowchart has a definition that can't be changed. This means that all flowcharts shapes can be grouped in according to their meaning. Users with ConceptDraw PRO flowchart software can style groups of symbols with close definitions by color sets chosen from complementary palette. Almost all workflows can be depicted as a flowchart. Colored diagrams are more light for perception of the certain information, this is part of flowchart design. Bright colors need to be used in the key points of Decision symbols, to focus attention on their importance for whole process flow.
Business Process Modeling with ConceptDraw
Business Process Modeling with ConceptDraw "Business Process Diagrams" Solution