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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

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.

Symboles Organigramme

Organigramme - Lancement de site web
Les organigrammes sont parfaits pour représenter visuellement des processus operationnels. Par exemple, si vous avez besoin d'afficher le flux d'un processus d'ordre personnalisé par l'entremise de divers opérateurs au sein de votre organisation, vous pouvez utiliser un organigramme. Voir aussi d'autres symboles organigramme: Symboles ordinogramme standard, symboles du flux de travail, Vérification Les symboles du schéma fonctionnel, sOrganigramme comptables des symboles, Organigramme de vente des symboles, Symboles pour organigramme des RH, Carte des symboles de processus, Diagramme de processus opérationnels, Symboles utilisés dans le schéma IDEF0.
This vector stencils library contains 23 events symbols for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2).
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.
Event
Event, start,
Event
Event, intermediate,
Event
Event, end,
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,
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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.
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ business-process-diagram
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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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,
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Audit Flowchart Symbols

Audit Flowchart Symbols, this is flowchart maker
The audit is a complex process consisting of defined quantity of steps, which have as a final goal the ensuring of success of a certain business project. It includes the independent examination of data, statements and financial performances of an enterprise for a stated purpose. It is convenient to construct the Audit Flowcharts or Audit Diagrams for visual representation and structuring the audit processes. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming software enhanced with Audit Flowcharts solution from the Finance and Accounting area of ConceptDraw Solution Park effectively helps to draw the Audit Diagrams for accounting, finance and money management, the Audit Flowcharts for fiscal information tracking, financial inventories and documenting Six Sigma, the decision making Flow Charts, etc. This solution provides the powerful drawing tools, numerous templates and samples, and large quantity of vector audit flowchart symbols that greatly facilitate the process of representation the audit steps and audit results, and designing efficient and visually appealing Audit Flowcharts.
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How to Add and Edit Text on Connectors

How to Add Text to a Connector in ConceptDraw PRO
The new ConceptDraw Arrows10 Technology is a powerful diagramming technique that powered the way business drawing created. ConceptDraw PRO gives you some tools for connecting shapes: Direct Connectors, Smart, Arc, Bezier, Curve and Round Connectors.Direct Connectors are direct lines from the point to the point. Smart , Arc, Bezier, Curve and Round Connectors are almost the same as Direct Connectors. However, they automatically move around other objects. You can use Chain, or Tree connection mode for connection of multiple objects with any type of connectors. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to add and move text on a connector the same way that you add and move text on other any object.
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ business-process-diagram
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,
Used Solutions

BPMN standard, Business Process Diagram, BPMN, Business Process Business Process Diagrams

BPMN standard, Business Process Diagram, BPMN, Business Process
Business Process Diagrams solution extends the ConceptDraw PRO BPM software with RapidDraw interface, templates, samples and numerous libraries based on the BPMN 1.2 and BPMN 2.0 standards, which give you the possibility to visualize equally easy simple and complex processes, to design business models, to quickly develop and document in details any business processes on the stages of project’s planning and implementation.
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,
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The vector stencils library "Connection BPMN 1.2" contains 6 connection symbols of sequence flow, message flow, and association.
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
Sequence Flow
Sequence Flow, sequence flow,
Message Flow
Message Flow, message flow,
Association
Association, association,
Association
Association, association,
Message Flow
Message Flow, message flow,
Sequence Flow
Sequence Flow, sequence flow,
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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.

Flow chart Example. Warehouse Flowchart

Warehouse Flowchart
Warehouse Flowcharts are various diagrams that describe the warehousing and inventory management processes on the warehouses. Typical purposes of Warehouse Flowcharts are evaluating warehouse performance, measuring efficiency of customer service and organizational performance. This type of Workflow diagrams can be used for identifying any disconnection between business activities and business objectives. They are effectively used by warehouse-related people and organizations, manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, importers, transporters, and others. Standard Warehousing process flow diagram and standard Workflow diagram are used for process identification for further evaluating effectiveness and profitability of overall business process. Use the ConceptDraw PRO vector graphic software extended with Flowcharts solution to design your own professional-looking Workflow diagrams and Flowcharts of any types, including the Warehouse flowchart, Process flow diagrams which depict in details all steps of Warehouse packages flow. Microsoft Visio, designed for Windows users, can’t be opened directly on Mac. But fortunately, there are several Visio alternatives for Mac which will help Mac users to work Visio files. With ConceptDraw PRO, you may open, edit and save files in Visio format.
ConceptDraw Arrows10 Technology
ConceptDraw Arrows10 Technology