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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
The vector stencils library "Cross-functional flowcharts" contains 31 flow chart symbols. Use it for drawing cross-functional and deployment flowcharts the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Cross-Functional Flowcharts solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Swimlanes Vertical
Swimlanes Vertical, vertical swimlanes,
Swimlanes Horizontal
Swimlanes Horizontal, horizontal swimlanes,
Terminator
Terminator, terminator,
Process
Process, process,
Decision
Decision, decision,
Yes
Yes, yes,
No
No, no,
YES/NO
YES/NO, yes, no,
Data
Data, data,
Manual Operation
Manual Operation, manual operation,
Document
Document, document,
Predefined Process
Predefined Process, predefined process,
Stored Data
Stored Data, stored data,
Internal Storage
Internal Storage, internal storage,
Sequential Data
Sequential Data, sequential data,
Direct Data
Direct Data, direct data,
Manual Input
Manual Input, manual input,
Card
Card, card,
Paper Tape
Paper Tape, paper tape,
Display
Display, display,
Preparation
Preparation, preparation,
Parallel Mode
Parallel Mode, parallel mode,
Loop limit
Loop limit, loop limit,
On-page Reference
On-page Reference, on-page reference,
Off-Page Reference (Outgoing)
Off-Page Reference (Outgoing), off-page reference, outgoing,
Off-Page Reference (Incoming)
Off-Page Reference (Incoming), off-page reference, incoming,
Off-page Reference (Circle)
Off-page Reference (Circle), off-page reference, circle,
Off-Page Reference (Arrow)
Off-Page Reference (Arrow), off-page reference, arrow,
Annotation
Annotation, annotation,
Control Transfer
Control Transfer, control transfer,
Condition
Condition, condition,
Used Solutions
The vector stencils library "HR arrows" contains 57 arrow pictograms.
Use this arrow icon set to draw your HR flowcharts, workflow diagrams and process charts with the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The arrow icons library "HR arrows" is included in the HR Flowcharts solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Arki arrow
Arki arrow, arki arrow,
Chevron arrow
Chevron arrow, chevron arrow,
Triangle arrow
Triangle arrow, triangle arrow,
Small arrow
Small arrow, small arrow,
Up arrow
Up arrow, up arrow,
Down arrow
Down arrow, down arrow,
Right arrow
Right arrow, right arrow,
Left arrow
Left arrow, left arrow,
Vertical moving arrow
Vertical moving arrow, vertical moving arrow,
Wavy arrow
Wavy arrow, wavy arrow,
Fat arrow
Fat arrow, fat arrow,
Straight arrow
Straight arrow, straight arrow,
Angle arrow
Angle arrow, angle arrow,
Double headed arrow
Double headed arrow, double headed arrow,
Single headed arrow
Single headed arrow, single headed arrow, right arrow,
Elbow arrow
Elbow arrow, elbow arrow,
Crossed arrows
Crossed arrows, crossed arrows,
Turn left arrow
Turn left arrow, turn left arrow,
Turn right arrow
Turn right arrow, turn right arrow,
L-shaped arrow
L-shaped arrow, L shaped arrow,
Corner arrow
Corner arrow, corner arrow,
Diagonal arrow
Diagonal arrow, diagonal arrow,
Split arrow
Split arrow, split arrow,
Arc arrow
Arc arrow, arc arrow,
Bent arrow
Bent arrow, bent arrow,
Go back arrow
Go back arrow, go back arrow,
Double headed semicircle arrow
Double headed semicircle arrow, double headed semicircle arrow,
Counterclockwise arrow
Counterclockwise arrow, counterclockwise rotating arrow,
Sector arrow
Sector arrow, sector arrow,
Clockwise arrow
Clockwise arrow, clockwise rotating arrow,
Arrow fork
Arrow fork, arrow fork,
Merging arrows
Merging arrows, merging arrows,
U-shaped arrow
U-shaped arrow, u shaped arrow,
Semicircle arrow
Semicircle arrow, semicircle arrow,
Circular arrow
Circular arrow, circular arrow,
Looping arrows
Looping arrows, looping arrows,
Refresh arrows
Refresh arrows, refresh arrows,
Double arc arrow
Double arc arrow, double arc arrow,
Curving directional arrow
Curving directional arrow, curving directional arrow,
S-shaped arrow
S-shaped arrow, s shaped arrow,
Short arc arrow
Short arc arrow, short arc arrow,
Long arc arrow
Long arc arrow, long arc arrow,
Turn round arrow
Turn round arrow, turn round arrow,
Rotating arrows
Rotating arrows, rotating arrows,
Turned arrow
Turned arrow, turned arrow,
Curved left arrow
Curved left arrow, curved left arrow,
Curved right arrow
Curved right arrow, curved right arrow,
Cycle arrow
Cycle arrow, cycle arrow,
Arrow loop
Arrow loop, arrow loop,
Moving down arrow
Moving down arrow, moving down arrow,
Moving up arrow
Moving up arrow, moving up arrow,
Dual short arc arrow
Dual short arc arrow, dual short arc arrow,
Recycling arrows
Recycling arrows, recycling arrows,
Interaction arrows
Interaction arrows, interaction arrows,
Lightning arrow
Lightning arrow, lightning arrow,
Ribbon arrow
Ribbon arrow, ribbon arrow,
Circular motion arrows
Circular motion arrows, circular motion arrows,
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Use Case Diagrams technology with ConceptDraw PRO

UML Use Case Diagram Sample
Use case diagrams are used at the development of software and systems for definition of functional system requirements or system of systems. Use case diagram presents the consecution of object’s actions (user’s or system’s) which are executed for reaching the definite result.

Best Software to Draw Diagrams

Circular arrows diagram sample
ConceptDraw PRO can help you make professional diagrams quickly.
The vector stencils library "Fire and emergency planning" contains 52 symbols of firefighting equipment.
Use these shapes for drawing fire and emergency floor plans, equipment layouts, and evacuation schemes in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Fire and Emergency Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ building-fire-emergency-plans
Direction Arrow
Direction Arrow, direction arrow,
Double Stairs
Double Stairs, double stairs,
Stairs
Stairs, stairs,
Elevator
Elevator, elevator,
Emergency Exit
Emergency Exit, emergency exit,
Handicapped Emergency Exit
Handicapped Emergency Exit, handicapped emergency exit,
Emergency Phone 1
Emergency Phone 1, emergency phone,
Use Stairs in Fire
Use Stairs in Fire, use stairs in fire,
Fire Escape or Fire Exit
Fire Escape or Fire Exit, fire escape, fire exit,
Black Fire Alarm
Black Fire Alarm, black, fire alarm,
Red Fire Alarm
Red Fire Alarm, red, fire alarm,
Fire Extinguisher 1
Fire Extinguisher 1, fire extinguisher,
Fire Hose without text
Fire Hose without text, fire hose,
Fire Extinguisher 2
Fire Extinguisher 2, fire extinguisher,
Fire Hose with black text
Fire Hose with black text, fire hose,
Fire Hose with red text
Fire Hose with red text, fire hose,
First Aid
First Aid, first aid,
Left Arrow
Left Arrow, left arrow,
Right Arrow
Right Arrow, right arrow,
You are here
You are here, You are here,
Biohazard
Biohazard, biohazard,
Radiation Hazard
Radiation Hazard, radiation hazard,
Obstructions
Obstructions, obstructions,
Hazardous Materials Storage
Hazardous Materials Storage, hazardous materials storage,
Sprinkler Connections
Sprinkler Connections, sprinkler connections,
Private Fire Detection System
Private Fire Detection System, private fire detection system,
Exits and Entrances
Exits and Entrances, exit, entrance,
Water Supplies
Water Supplies, water supplies,
Elevator Shaft
Elevator Shaft, elevator shaft,
Nearest Fire Hydrant
Nearest Fire Hydrant, nearest fire hydrant,
Electric Shut Off
Electric Shut Off, electric shut off,
Knox Box Location
Knox Box Location, knox box location,
Water Shut Off
Water Shut Off, water shut off,
Other Vertical Openings
Other Vertical Openings, other vertical openings,
Roof Access
Roof Access, roof access,
Gas Shut Off
Gas Shut Off, gas shut off,
Emergency Phone 2
Emergency Phone 2, emergency phone,
Emergency contact information
Emergency contact information, emergency contact information,
Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm, fire alarm,
Fire Break Glass
Fire Break Glass, fire break glass,
Fire Escape
Fire Escape, fire escape,
Danger Compressed Gas
Danger Compressed Gas, danger compressed gas,
Flammable Material
Flammable Material, flammable material,
Oxidant Material
Oxidant Material, oxidant material,
Harmful Chemicals
Harmful Chemicals, harmful chemicals,
Non Ionising Radiation
Non Ionising Radiation, Non ionising radiation,
Corrosive Material
Corrosive Material, corrosive material,
High Voltage
High Voltage, high voltage,
Dangerous Chemical
Dangerous Chemical, dangerous chemical,
Danger of Death
Danger of Death, danger of death,
Fire Point
Fire Point, fire point,
Fire Blanket
Fire Blanket, fire blanket,
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The vector stencils library "Circular diagrams" contains 42 templates of circular diagrams: circular arrow diagram, circular motion diagram, arrow ring chart, doughnut chart (donut chart), circle pie chart, diamond pie chart, circle diagram, pie chart, ring chart, loop diagram, block loop diagram, arrow loop circle, crystal diagram, triangular diagram, diamond diagram, pentagon diagram, hexagon diagram, heptagon diagram, cycle diagram (cycle chart), stacked Venn diagram (onion diagram), arrow circle diagram.
Use these shapes to illustrate your marketing and sales documents, presentations, webpages and infographics in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Target and Circular Diagrams solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ marketing-target-and-circular-diagrams
Circular arrow diagram 1
Circular arrow diagram 1, circular arrow diagram, circular motion diagram,
Circular arrow diagram 2
Circular arrow diagram 2, circular arrow diagram, circular motion diagram,
Arrow ring chart
Arrow ring chart, circular arrow diagram, circular motion diagram,
Doughnut chart
Doughnut chart, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Diamond pie chart
Diamond pie chart, diamond pie chart, circular diagram,
Pie chart
Pie chart, pie chart,
Circle diagram
Circle diagram, circle diagram, circular diagram,
Circle pie chart 2
Circle pie chart 2, circle pie chart, circular diagram, marketing mix diagram,
Circle pie chart 1
Circle pie chart 1, circle pie chart, circular diagram, marketing mix diagram,
Ring chart 1 - 3 elements
Ring chart 1 - 3 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 1 - 4 elements
Ring chart 1 - 4 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 1 - 5 elements
Ring chart 1 - 5 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 1 - 6 elements
Ring chart 1 - 6 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 1 - 7 elements
Ring chart 1 - 7 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 2 - 3 elements
Ring chart 2 - 3 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 2 - 4 elements
Ring chart 2 - 4 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 2 - 5 elements
Ring chart 2 - 5 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 2 - 6 elements
Ring chart 2 - 6 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Ring chart 2 - 7 elements
Ring chart 2 - 7 elements, doughnut chart, pie chart, ring chart, donut chart,
Crystal diagram - 3 elements
Crystal diagram - 3 elements, crystal diagram, triangular diagram,
Crystal diagram - 4 elements
Crystal diagram - 4 elements, crystal diagram, diamond diagram,
Crystal diagram - 5 elements
Crystal diagram - 5 elements, crystal diagram, pentagon diagram,
Crystal diagram - 6 elements
Crystal diagram - 6 elements, crystal diagram, hexagon diagram,
Crystal diagram - 7 elements
Crystal diagram - 7 elements, crystal diagram, heptagon diagram,
Stacked Venn diagram - 4
Stacked Venn diagram - 4, stacked Venn diagram, onion diagram,
Stacked Venn diagram - 5
Stacked Venn diagram - 5, stacked Venn diagram, onion diagram,
Stacked Venn diagram - 6
Stacked Venn diagram - 6, stacked Venn diagram, onion diagram,
Stacked Venn diagram - 7
Stacked Venn diagram - 7, stacked Venn diagram, onion diagram,
Basic loop diagram
Basic loop diagram, basic loop diagram,
Block loop diagram
Block loop diagram, block loop diagram,
Arrow loop circle
Arrow loop circle, arrow loop circle,
Arrow loop - 3 circles
Arrow loop - 3 circles, arrow loop diagram,
Arrow loop - 4 circles
Arrow loop - 4 circles, arrow loop diagram,
Arrow loop - 5 circles
Arrow loop - 5 circles, arrow loop diagram,
Arrow loop - 6 circles
Arrow loop - 6 circles, arrow loop diagram,
Arrow loop - 7 circles
Arrow loop - 7 circles, arrow loop diagram,
Arrow circle diagram - 3
Arrow circle diagram - 3, arrow circle diagram,
Arrow circle diagram - 4
Arrow circle diagram - 4, arrow circle diagram,
Stacked Venn diagram - 3
Stacked Venn diagram - 3, stacked Venn diagram, onion diagram,
Arrow circle diagram - 5
Arrow circle diagram - 5, arrow circle diagram,
Arrow circle diagram - 6
Arrow circle diagram - 6, arrow circle diagram,
Arrow circle diagram - 7
Arrow circle diagram - 7, arrow circle diagram,
Used Solutions

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)

IDEF3 Standard

IDEF3 OSTN diagram example
Use Case Diagrams technology. IDEF3 Standard is intended for description and further analysis of technological processes of an enterprise. Using IDEF3 standard it is possible to examine and model scenarios of technological processes.

Create Flowchart

Flowchart Software
The Flowchart is a very popular type of diagram, it is widely used for analyzing, designing, managing and visualizing the business and technical processes, various software algorithms. But how to create Flowchart quick and easy? Flowcharts solution from the Diagrams area of ConceptDraw Solution Park helps you to design the professional looking Flowchart Diagrams quick and easy using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.

segmented cycle diagram, marketing diagrams, circular arrows diagrams Circular Arrows Diagrams

segmented cycle diagram, marketing diagrams, circular arrows diagrams
Circular Arrows Diagrams solution extends ConceptDraw PRO v10 with extensive drawing tools, predesigned samples, Circular flow diagram template for quick start, and a library of ready circular arrow vector stencils for drawing Circular Arrow Diagrams, Segmented Cycle Diagrams, and Circular Flow Diagrams. The elements in this solution help managers, analysts, business advisers, marketing experts, scientists, lecturers, and other knowledge workers in their daily work.

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 "Cross-functional flowcharts" contains 31 flow chart symbols. Use it for drawing cross-functional and deployment flowcharts the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Cross-Functional Flowcharts solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Swimlanes Vertical
Swimlanes Vertical, vertical swimlanes,
Swimlanes Horizontal
Swimlanes Horizontal, horizontal swimlanes,
Terminator
Terminator, terminator,
Process
Process, process,
Decision
Decision, decision,
Yes
Yes, yes,
No
No, no,
YES/NO
YES/NO, yes, no,
Data
Data, data,
Manual Operation
Manual Operation, manual operation,
Document
Document, document,
Predefined Process
Predefined Process, predefined process,
Stored Data
Stored Data, stored data,
Internal Storage
Internal Storage, internal storage,
Sequential Data
Sequential Data, sequential data,
Direct Data
Direct Data, direct data,
Manual Input
Manual Input, manual input,
Card
Card, card,
Paper Tape
Paper Tape, paper tape,
Display
Display, display,
Preparation
Preparation, preparation,
Parallel Mode
Parallel Mode, parallel mode,
Loop limit
Loop limit, loop limit,
On-page Reference
On-page Reference, on-page reference,
Off-Page Reference (Outgoing)
Off-Page Reference (Outgoing), off-page reference, outgoing,
Off-Page Reference (Incoming)
Off-Page Reference (Incoming), off-page reference, incoming,
Off-page Reference (Circle)
Off-page Reference (Circle), off-page reference, circle,
Off-Page Reference (Arrow)
Off-Page Reference (Arrow), off-page reference, arrow,
Annotation
Annotation, annotation,
Control Transfer
Control Transfer, control transfer,
Condition
Condition, condition,
Used Solutions

Cross Functional Flowchart Symbols

Cross Functional Flowchart Symbols
The excellent possibility to create attractive Cross Functional Flowcharts for step-by-step visualization the operations of a business process flow of any degree of detailing is offered by ConceptDraw’s Cross-Functional Flowcharts solution. The extensive selection of commonly used vector cross functional flowchart symbols allow you to demonstrate the document flow in organization, to represent each team member’s responsibilities and how processes get shared or transferred between different teams and departments.
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How to Use a Cross - Functional Flowcharts Solution

flowcharting software tool
Cross-functional process is a process that involves multiple divisions, each of which makes its part of the entire company workflow. For example: product development, lead management , client orders processing – and other critical processes. Using a Cross-Functional flowchart is a clear way of showing each team member’s responsibilities and how processes get shared or transferred between different teams and departments.The Cross-Functional flowchart is a clear way to visualize the document flow in your organization. The ability to create Cross-functional diagrams is provided by the Cross-Functional Flowcharts solution.
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Cross-Functional Flowchart