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The vector stencils library "Events BPMN 1.2" contains 23 events symbols.
An Event is something that happens during the course of a business process. These events affect the flow of the process and usually have a cause or an impact. There are three types of Events, based on when they affect the flow: Start, Intermediate and End.
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Event
Event, end,
Event
Event, start,
Event
Event, intermediate,
Message
Message, start message,
Message
Message, intermediate message,
Message
Message, end message,
Timer
Timer, start timer,
Timer
Timer, intermediate timer,
Error
Error, intermediate exception,
Error
Error, end exception,
Cancel
Cancel, intermediate cancel,
Cancel
Cancel, end cancel,
Compensation
Compensation, intermediate compensation,
Compensation
Compensation, end compensation,
Rule
Rule, start rule,
Rule
Rule, intermediate rule,
Link
Link, start link,
Link
Link, intermediate link,
Link
Link, end link,
Terminate
Terminate, terminate,
Multiple
Multiple, start multiple,
Multiple
Multiple, intermediate multiple,
Multiple
Multiple, end multiple,
The vector stencils library "Expanded objects BPMN 1.2" contains 15 symbols of expanded objects.
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Exception flow
Exception flow, sequence flow, exception flow,
Compensation association
Compensation association, compensation association, association,
Fork (AND-split) - multiple outgoing sequence flow
Fork (AND-split) - multiple outgoing sequence flow, sequence flow, fork, AND-split,
Fork (AND-split) - parallel gateway
Fork (AND-split) - parallel gateway, sequence flow, fork, AND-split, parallel gateway,
Join (AND-join)
Join (AND-join), join, AND-join,
Data-based
Data-based, sequence flow, data-based,
Event-based - tasks of type receive
Event-based - tasks of type receive, event-based, tasks of type receive,
Event-based - intermediate events of type message
Event-based - intermediate events of type message, event-based, intermediate events of type message,
Inclusive
Inclusive, sequence flow, inclusive,
Inclusive
Inclusive, sequence flow, inclusive,
Merging (OR-join)
Merging (OR-join), merging, OR-join,
Sequence flow looping
Sequence flow looping, sequence flow looping, sequence flow,
Process break
Process break, process break,
Complex decision
Complex decision, sequence flow, complex decision,
Complex merge
Complex merge, complex merge,
The vector stencils library "Swimlanes BPMN 1.2" contains 8 swimlane shapes.
Use it for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Horizontal single lane
Horizontal single lane, horizontal lane,
Horizontal pool
Horizontal pool, horizontal pool,
Horizontal lanes
Horizontal lanes, horizontal lanes,
Horizontal pool
Horizontal pool, horizontal pool,
Vertical single lane
Vertical single lane, vertical lane,
Vertical pool
Vertical pool, vertical pool,
Vertical lanes
Vertical lanes, vertical lanes,
Vertical pool
Vertical pool, vertical pool,
The vector stencils library "Gateways BPMN 1.2" contains 5 gateway symbols.
A Gateway is used to control the devergence and convergence of multiply Sequence Flow. Thus, it will determine branching, forking, merging and joining of paths.
Use this library for drawing the business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Exclusive (XOR), data-based
Exclusive (XOR), data-based, exclusive, XOR, data-based,
Exclusive (XOR), event-based
Exclusive (XOR), event-based, exclusive, XOR, event-based,
Inclusive (OR)
Inclusive (OR), inclusive, OR,
Complex
Complex, complex,
Parallel (AND)
Parallel (AND), Parallel, AND,
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How to Create a BPMN Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

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 "Activities BPMN 1.2" contains 16 activity shapes.
Use it for drawing business process diagram (BPMN 1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Task
Task, task,
Collapsed Sub-Process
Collapsed Sub-Process, collapsed sub-process,
Loop Process
Loop Process, loop process,
Multiple Instance
Multiple Instance, multiple instance,
Compensation
Compensation, compensation,
Ad-Hoc Process
Ad-Hoc Process, ad-hoc process,
Loop Sub-Process
Loop Sub-Process, loop sub-process,
Multiple Instance
Multiple Instance, multiple instance,
Compensation
Compensation, compensation,
Ad-Hoc Sub-Process
Ad-Hoc Sub-Process, ad-hoc sub-process,
Transaction
Transaction, transaction,
Expanded Sub-Process
Expanded Sub-Process, expanded sub-process, end,
Loop Process
Loop Process, loop process,
Multiple Instance
Multiple Instance, multiple instance,
Compensation
Compensation, end, compensation,
Ad-Hoc Process
Ad-Hoc Process, end, ad-hoc process,

The Best Business Process Modeling Software

ConceptDraw PRO is a best business processes modeling software for graphical documenting processes of the company.
ConceptDraw has 142 vector stencils in the 8 libraries that helps you to start using Diagramming Software for designing own Business Process Diagrams.
The vector stencils library "Business process BPMN 1.2 (Rapid Draw)" contains 12 business process symbols: objects, roles swimlanes, task icons.
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN1.2) in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Event
Event, event,
Task
Task, task,
Decision
Decision, decision,
Swimlane Vertical
Swimlane Vertical, swimlane, vertical,
Swimlane Horizontal
Swimlane Horizontal, swimlane, horizontal,
Gateway
Gateway, gateway,
Boundary
Boundary, boundary,
Document
Document, document,
Urgent
Urgent, urgent,
Order
Order, order,
E-mail
E-mail, e-mail, email,
Packaging
Packaging, packaging,
The vector stencils library "Swimlanes" contains 20 swimlane shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 2.0) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Swim lanes are a visual mechanism of organising and categorising activities, based on cross functional flowcharting, and in BPMN consist of two types: (1) Pool. Represents major participants in a process, typically separating different organisations. A pool contains one or more lanes (like a real swimming pool). A pool can be open (i.e., showing internal detail) when it is depicted as a large rectangle showing one or more lanes, or collapsed (i.e., hiding internal detail) when it is depicted as an empty rectangle stretching the width or height of the diagram. (2) Lane. Used to organise and categorise activities within a pool according to function or role, and depicted as a rectangle stretching the width or height of the pool. A lane contains the flow objects, connecting objects and artifacts." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Swimlanes BPMN 2.0" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 2.0 swimlanes
BPMN 2.0 swimlanes, two lanes, horizontal pool, non-initiating message flow, decorator, multiple horizontal lanes, horizontal lanes, lanes, initiating message flow, decorator, horizontal pool, pool, multiple lanes, horizontal pool, pool, MI participant, horizontal pool, pool, horizontal lane, lane, collapsed horizontal pool, horizontal pool, pool, MI participant, collapsed horizontal pool, horizontal pool, pool,
The vector stencils library "Conversations" contains 11 symbols: communication element, compound conversation element, call conversation (global and collaboration), conversation links, pools. Use these shapes for drawing BPMN 2.0 conversation diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Conversation-Model.
The new Conversation-Model is used to model a "who with whom and what"-view of processes. All process participants can be included in a compact form of modeling as long as denoting which communication is involved.
Process participants are represented as Pools (collapsed...) in Conversation-Models. The Communication-Shape defines a set of logically related message exchanges which are tied to Pools via Conversation-Links. If there is a multi-instanced Pool (also introduced with BPMN 2.0) involved, a Forked Conversation-Link is used for it.
Furthermore Sub-Conversations can be used to define abstractions." [en.bpmn-community.org/ tutorials/ 34/ ]
The example "Design elements - Conversations (BPMN 2.0)" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 2.0 conversation symbols
BPMN 2.0 conversation symbols, pool, MI participant, pool, horizontal pool, MI participant, horizontal pool, conversation link, compound conversation, communication, call conversation, global conversation, call conversation, collaboration,
The vector stencils library "Events" contains 17 symbols: start, intermediate and end events and none events, message, timer, error, escalation, cancel, compensation, conditional, link, signal, terminate, multiple and parralel multiple events, off-page connectors (catching and throwing).
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 2.0) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
An Event is something that happens during the course of a business process. These events affect the flow of the process and usually have a cause or an impact. There are three types of Events, based on when they affect the flow: Start, Intermediate and End.
The example "Design elements - Events BPMN 2.0" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 2.0 event symbols
BPMN 2.0 event symbols , timer, terminate, signal, parallel multiple event, off-page connector, catching, none, start, none, intermediate, none, end, multiple event, message, link, escalation, error, conditional, compensation, cancel, Off-page connector, throwing,
The vector stencils library "Activities BPMN 1.2" contains 16 activity symbols for drawing business process diagrams (Business Process Model and Notation) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"An activity is represented with a rounded-corner rectangle and describes the kind of work which must be done.
Task.
A task represents a single unit of work that is not or cannot be broken down to a further level of business process detail without diagramming the steps in a procedure (which is not the purpose of BPMN).
Sub-process.
Used to hide or reveal additional levels of business process detail. When collapsed, a sub-process is indicated by a plus sign against the bottom line of the rectangle; when expanded, the rounded rectangle expands to show all flow objects, connecting objects, and artifacts.
Has its own self-contained start and end events; sequence flows from the parent process must not cross the boundary.
Transaction.
A form of sub-process in which all contained activities must be treated as a whole; i.e., they must all be completed to meet an objective, and if any one of them fails, they must all be compensated (undone). Transactions are differentiated from expanded sub-processes by being surrounded by a double border.
Call Activity.
A point in the process where a global process or a global Task is reused. A call activity is differentiated from other activity types by a bolded border around the activity area." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Activities BPMN 1.2" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Activities BPMN 1.2 symbols
Activities BPMN 1.2 symbols, transaction, task, multiple instance, loop sub-process, loop process, expanded sub-process, end, compensation, collapsed sub-process, ad-hoc sub-process, ad-hoc process,
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How to Create a Business Process Diagram

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.

Diagramming Software for Design Business Process Diagrams

Swimlanes are a visual mechanism of organizing and categorizing activities, in BPMN consist of two types: Pool, Lane. Use ConceptDraw Swimlanes library with 20 objects from BPMN.
The vector stencils library "Business process BPMN 1.2 (Rapid Draw)" contains 12 symbols of objects, roles swimlanes, and task icons for creating the business process diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"BPMN models consist of simple diagrams constructed from a limited set of graphical elements. For both business users and developers, they simplify understanding business activities' flow and process. BPMN's four basic element categories are:
(1) Flow objects.
Events, activities, gateways.
(2) Connecting objects.
Sequence flow, message flow, association
(3) Swim lanes.
Pool, lane.
(4) Artifacts.
Data object, group, annotation.
These four categories enable creation of simple business process diagrams (BPDs). BPDs also permit making new types of flow object or artifact, to make the diagram more understandable. ...
Task.
A task represents a single unit of work that is not or cannot be broken down to a further level of business process detail without diagramming the steps in a procedure (which is not the purpose of BPMN)." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Business process BPMN 1.2 (Rapid Draw)" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 1.2 symbols
BPMN 1.2 symbols, urgent, task, swimlane, vertical, swimlane, horizontal, packaging, order, gateway, event, e-mail, email, document, decision, boundary,
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How to Create an Enterprise Architecture Diagram in ConceptDraw PRO

An Enterprise Architecture (EA) diagram is used to display the structure and operations of an organization.It is used to analyze and document an organization and its business functions, along with the applications and systems on which they are implemented. The aim of an enterprise architecture diagram is to determine how an organization can effectively achieve its current and future objectives. The Enterprise Architecture often uses diagrams to support the decision-making process. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to design Enterprise Architecture diagrams of any complexity.
The vector stencils library "Data" contains 10 data symbols: data object, collection data object, data input and output, data input and output collections, data store, initiating and non-initiating messages, data association.
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 2.0) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Artifacts allow developers to bring some more information into the model/ diagram. In this way the model/ diagram becomes more readable. There are three pre-defined Artifacts and they are:
(1) Data objects: Data objects show the reader which data is required or produced in an activity.
(2) Group: A Group is represented with a rounded-corner rectangle and dashed lines. The group is used to group different activities but does not affect the flow in the diagram.
(3) Annotation: An annotation is used to give the reader of the model/ diagram an understandable impression." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Data BPMN 2.0" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 2.0 data symbols
BPMN 2.0 data symbols, non-initiating message, initiating message, data store, data output collection, data output, data input collection, data input, data association, data, collection data,
The vector stencils library "Gateways BPMN 1.2" contains symbols: data-based and event-based exclusive (XOR), inclusive (OR), parallel (AND), complex.
The vector stencils library "Artifacts BPMN 1.2" contains symbols: data object, text annotation, and group.
Use these shapes for creating the business process diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Gateway.
A gateway is represented with a diamond shape and determines forking and merging of paths, depending on the conditions expressed.
Exclusive.
Used to create alternative flows in a process because only one of the paths can be taken, it is called exclusive.
Event Based.
The condition determining the path of a process is based on an evaluated event.
Parallel.
Used to create parallel paths without evaluating any conditions.
Inclusive.
Used to create alternative flows where all paths are evaluated.
Exclusive Event Based.
An event is being evaluated to determine which of mutually exclusive paths will be taken.
Complex.
Used to model complex synchronization behavior.
Parallel Event Based.
Two parallel process are started based on an event but there is no evaluation of the event. ...
Artifacts allow developers to bring some more information into the model/ diagram. In this way the model/ diagram becomes more readable. There are three pre-defined Artifacts and they are:
(1) Data objects: Data objects show the reader which data is required or produced in an activity.
(2) Group: A Group is represented with a rounded-corner rectangle and dashed lines. The group is used to group different activities but does not affect the flow in the diagram.
(3) Annotation: An annotation is used to give the reader of the model/ diagram an understandable impression." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Gateways and artifacts BPMN 1.2" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 1.2 gateway and artifact symbols
BPMN 1.2 gateway and artifact symbols, text annotation, inclusive, OR, group, exclusive, XOR, event-based, exclusive, XOR, data-based, data object, complex, Parallel, AND,
The vector stencils library "Gateways" contains 8 symbols of exclusive, event-based, parallel, inclusive and complex gateways.
Use these shapes for creating the business process diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Gateway.
A gateway is represented with a diamond shape and determines forking and merging of paths, depending on the conditions expressed.
Exclusive.
Used to create alternative flows in a process because only one of the paths can be taken, it is called exclusive.
Event Based.
The condition determining the path of a process is based on an evaluated event.
Parallel.
Used to create parallel paths without evaluating any conditions.
Inclusive.
Used to create alternative flows where all paths are evaluated.
Exclusive Event Based.
An event is being evaluated to determine which of mutually exclusive paths will be taken.
Complex.
Used to model complex synchronization behavior.
Parallel Event Based.
Two parallel process are started based on an event but there is no evaluation of the event." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Gateways BPMN 2.0" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 2.0 gateway symbols
BPMN 2.0 gateway symbols , parallel gateway, parallel event-based gateway, inclusive gateway, exclusive gateway, event-based gateway, start, process, event-based gateway, complex gateway,

Business Process Elements: Expanded Objects

Use ConceptDraw Expanded Objects library with 14 objects from BPMN. Expanded Objects are used for rapid design of Business Process Diagrams.