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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

BPMN 2.0

BPMN 2.0
ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software offers the Business Process Diagram Solution from the Business Processes Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park with powerful tools to help you easy represent the business processes and create the business process diagrams based on BPMN 2.0 standard.
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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.

Business Process Elements: Expanded Objects

Business Process Elements: Expanded Objects(Win, Mac)
Use ConceptDraw Expanded Objects library with 14 objects from BPMN. Expanded Objects are used for rapid design of Business Process Diagrams.
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ business-process-diagram
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,
Used Solutions
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ business-process-diagram
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,
Used Solutions
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ business-process-diagram
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,
Used Solutions

BPMN

BPMN
You need to draw professional looking BPMN diagrams quick and easy? Pay please your attention on ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software. Extended with Business Process Diagram Solution from the Business Processes Area it will be ideal for your.
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,
Used Solutions

BPM Software

BPM Software
ConceptDraw PRO extended with Business Process Diagram Solution from the Business Processes Area is a powerful BPM Software which provides a set of useful drawing tools. Business Process Diagram Solution provides 16 libraries with wide variety of predesigned vector objects from BPMN 1.2 and BPMN 2.0, this is business process improvement tools.
The vector stencils library "Expanded objects BPMN 1.2" contains 15 symbols: exception flow, compensation association, forks (AND-split) - multiple outgoing sequence flow and parallel gateway, AND-join, data based, event-based - task of type receive, event-based - intermediate events of type message, inclusive, merging, sequence flow looping, process break, complex decision, complex merge. Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 2.0) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The example "Design elements - Expanded objects BPMN 1.2" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN 1.2 expanded objects
BPMN 1.2 expanded objects , sequence flow looping, sequence flow, process break, merging, OR-join, join, AND-join, inclusive, fork, AND-split, parallel gateway, fork, AND-split, exception flow, event-based, tasks of type receive, event-based, intermediate events of type message, data-based, complex merge, complex decision, compensation association, association,
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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,
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Process Flowchart Symbols

Process Flowchart Symbols
The Process Flowchart or Process Flowchart Diagram (PFD) is a visual representation relations between major parts of the system, the steps in a process, and even connections between various systems. The possibility to easy create professional-looking and attractive Process Flowcharts, Business Process Diagrams and Maps which visualize the steps of complex processes is provided by Business Process Diagram Solution from the Business Processes Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and 16 libraries with 230 process flowchart symbols from BPMN 1.2 and BPMN 2.0.

Types of Flowcharts

Types of Flowcharts
A Flowchart is a graphical representation of process, algorithm, workflow or step-by-step solution of the problem. It shows the steps as boxes of various kinds and connects them by arrows in a defined order depicting a flow. There are twelve main Flowchart types: Basic Flowchart, Business Process Modeling Diagram (BPMN), Cross Functional Flowchart, Data Flow Diagram (DFD), IDEF (Integrated DEFinition) Flowchart, Event-driven Process Chain (EPC) Diagram, Influence Diagram (ID), Swimlane Flowchart, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Specification and Description Language (SDL) Diagram, Value Stream Mapping, Workflow Diagram. Using the Flowcharts solution from the Diagrams area of ConceptDraw Solution Park you can easy and quickly design a Flowchart of any of these types. This solution offers a lot of special predesigned vector symbols for each of these widely used notations. They will make the drawing process of Flowcharts much easier than ever. Pay also attention for the included collection of ready Flowchart examples, samples and quick-start templates. This is business process improvement tools. If you are looking for MS Visio for your Mac, then you are out of luck, because it hasn't been released yet. However, you can use Visio alternatives that can successfully replace its functions. ConceptDraw PRO is an alternative to MS Visio for Mac that provides powerful features and intuitive user interface for the same.
How to Simplify Flow Charting
How to Simplify Flow Charting