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Basic Flowchart Symbols and Meaning

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

Business Process Workflow Diagram

Business Process Workflow Diagram is a professional visual tool that is widely applied for business development, business analysis, business process optimization and documenting business processes. Business Process Workflow Diagram lets depict in details the steps of business processes and flow of tasks between them, the execution of business processes, transfer of data and documents. The workflows on the Business Process Workflow Diagram are represented using the set of common symbols which let easy illustrate business processes and process flows, depict the start, all major steps and end of the process, what data are used by the process, how the data flow through the business areas within scope of our project, how the tasks are executed and by who, and how workers interact with each other.
How to Draw Business Process Diagrams
How to Draw Business Process Diagrams
The vector stencils library "Workflow arrows" contains 21 arrow shapes.
Use it to design your business process workflow diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO software.
The shapes example "Design elements - Workflow arrows" is included in the Business Process Workflow Diagrams solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Arrow shapes
Arrow shapes, go back arrow, elbow arrow, corner arrow, arrow up dotted, arrow up, arrow right dotted, arrow right, arrow left dotted, arrow left, arrow down dotted, arrow down, arc arrow,

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 "Workflow connectors" contains 8 flow lines.
Use it to design your business process workflow diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO software.
"A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows. ...
Flow Line ... An arrow coming from one symbol and ending at another symbol represents that control passes to the symbol the arrow points to. The line for the arrow can be solid or dashed. The meaning of the arrow with dashed line may differ from one flowchart to another and can be defined in the legend." [Flowchart. Wikipedia]
The flowchart arrows example "Design elements - Workflow connectors" is included in the Business Process Workflow Diagrams solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Flow lines
Flow lines, straight connector, direct connector, rounded elbow connector, elbow connector, smart connector, arc connector,
This workflow diagram example was created on the base of picture "Online submission" from the e-Filing Portal of the Malaysian Judiciary. [efiling.kehakiman.gov.my/ eFiling/ img/ efiling_ general_ workflow.jpg]
"The e-Filing Portal is an initiative of the Malaysian Judiciary and has been designed to serve as a one-stop portal for the legal community to gain access to all its needs ranging from registration of cases, filing of case documents, retrieval of service document right down to searching of case files and information including case schedules.
Previously lawyers have to call the registrar for the status of their case filing. Now the e-Filing portal will send notification of any case filing status to the lawyers' email immediately upon successful registration in the e-Filing System." [efiling.kehakiman.gov.my/ eFiling]
The flowchart example "E-Filing general workflow" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Sales Flowcharts solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Workflow diagram
Workflow diagram, vertical moving arrow, user, single headed arrow, right arrow, server, receive, publications, proforma invoice, on-page reference, inspection point, mail room, long arc arrow, left arrow, international, globe, employee, document, clerk, man, man torso, businessman, business man, arki arrow, arc arrow, accept, Human resource,
This example shows the Microsoft Dynamics CRM workflow from lead to opportunity. It was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: Lead to Opportunity sales flow.svg. [commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Lead_ to_ Opportunity_ sales_ flow.svg]
"Does your lead have what you're looking for - and vice versa? Once you've identified the timeframe, budget, purchase process, and decision makers for the sale, it's time to qualify your lead. Qualifying a lead in Microsoft Dynamics CRM converts it to an opportunity.
Ideally, your leads or prospects should have a need that you can provide a solution for, and have the budget and influence necessary for making the purchasing decision. In addition, you should be able to provide their solution within the timeframe they need it." [microsoft.com/ en-us/ dynamics/ crm-customer-center/ qualify-a-lead-and-convert-it-to-an-opportunity.aspx]
The example "Workflow - Lead to Opportunity" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Sales Flowcharts solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Sales workflow diagram
Sales workflow diagram, turn right arrow, suppliers, stop, split arrow, receiving, prospects, information systems, employee, contacts, chevron arrow, cellphone caller, accounts,

Work Flow Process Chart

Workflow Diagram - workflow process diagram is a visual representation of a organizational process flow. Often it used as the same visual notation as process flow diagram. Visualising business processes using workflow diagram (workflow process diagram) allows estimate business process efficiency, analyse and optimize the process itself. Workflow diagram helps get focusing on each step and relations between workflow steps. ConceptDraw PRO is software for making workflow diagram. It contains specific designed graphics to draw workflow diagrams effectively. This is workflow diagram maker which do your work process effective.
This HR infographics example was designed on the base of workflow diagram in the webpage "About Foreign Labor Certification" from the website of the U.S. Department of Labor.
"Hiring foreign workers for employment in the U.S. normally requires approval from several government agencies. ...
Although each foreign labor certification program is unique, there are similar requirements that the employer must complete prior to the issuance of a labor certification. In general, the employer will be required to complete these basic steps to obtain a labor certification:
1. The employer must ensure that the position meets the qualifying criteria for the requested program.
2. The employer must complete the ETA form designated for the requested program. This may include the form and any supporting documentation (e.g., job description, resume of the applicant, etc.).
3. The employer must ensure that the wage offered equals or exceeds the prevailing wage for the occupation in the area of intended employment.
4. The employer must ensure that the compliance issues effected upon receipt of a foreign labor certification are completely understood.
5. The completed ETA form is submitted to the designated Department of Labor office for the requested program (e.g., SWA, processing center or the national office).
6. The employer is notified of the determination of the Department of Labor."
[foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ about.cfm]
The HR infographics example "Foreign labor certification workflow" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the HR Flowcharts solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
HR workflow infographics
HR workflow infographics, wavy arrow, time sheet, timesheet, tax data, resume, personal profile, person specification, page, manager, mail service, mail room, job search, counterclockwise rotating arrow, blog, accept,

Process Flowchart

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)