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

Active Directory - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Active Directory" contains 20 symbols of Active Directory elements for drawing AD network diagrams. It helps network and system administrators to visualize Microsoft Windows Active Directory structures for network design, installation and maintainance.
"An Active Directory structure is an arrangement of information about objects. The objects fall into two broad categories: resources (e.g., printers) and security principals (user or computer accounts and groups). Security principals are assigned unique security identifiers (SIDs).
Each object represents a single entity - whether a user, a computer, a printer, or a group - and its attributes. Certain objects can contain other objects. An object is uniquely identified by its name and has a set of attributes - the characteristics and information that the object represents - defined by a schema, which also determines the kinds of objects that can be stored in Active Directory.
The schema object lets administrators extend or modify the schema when necessary. However, because each schema object is integral to the definition of Active Directory objects, deactivating or changing these objects can fundamentally change or disrupt a deployment. Schema changes automatically propagate throughout the system. Once created, an object can only be deactivated - not deleted. Changing the schema usually requires planning. Sites are implemented as a set of well-connected subnets." [Active Directory. Wikipedia]
The AD symbols example "Active Directory - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Active Directory Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ active-directory-diagrams

Domain

Computer

User

Group

Container

Print queue

Contact

Organizational unit

Policy

Volume

Generic object

Site

Site link

Site link bridge

Server

NTDS site settings

IP subnet

Certificate template

Licensing site

Connection

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Active Directory Diagrams

Packaging, loading, customs - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Packaging, loading, customs" contains 28 clipart images of packing materials and packaging equipment for drawing illustrations.
"Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages. Packaging can be described as a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, logistics, sale, and end use. Packaging contains, protects, preserves, transports, informs, and sells. In many countries it is fully integrated into government, business, institutional, industrial, and personal use." [Packaging and labeling. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Packaging, loading, customs - Vector stencils library" was created in ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software using the Manufacturing and Maintenance solution from the Illustration area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Cardboard box

Cardboard box (open)

Paper bag

Woodgrain barrel

Barrel

Crate

Container

Handcart with cardboard box

Flatbed trolley

Hand truck

Porter

Gantry crane

Jib crane

Level luffing crane

Deck crane

Packaging

Packaging machine

Packing conveyor

Vacuum packaging machine

State border sign

Border checkpoint

Customs sign

Border control

Port of entry office

Customs officer

Stocker with cardboard boxes

Warehouse workers

Pallet jack

Used Solutions

Illustrations >

Manufacturing and Maintenance

Logical network diagram - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Logical network diagram" contains 16 symbols for drawing logical computer network diagrams.
"The logical topology ... is the way that the signals act on the network media, or the way that the data passes through the network from one device to the next without regard to the physical interconnection of the devices. A network's logical topology is not necessarily the same as its physical topology. ...
The logical classification of network topologies generally follows the same classifications as those in the physical classifications of network topologies but describes the path that the data takes between nodes being used as opposed to the actual physical connections between nodes. The logical topologies are generally determined by network protocols as opposed to being determined by the physical layout of cables, wires, and network devices or by the flow of the electrical signals, although in many cases the paths that the electrical signals take between nodes may closely match the logical flow of data, hence the convention of using the terms logical topology and signal topology interchangeably.
Logical topologies are often closely associated with Media Access Control methods and protocols. Logical topologies are able to be dynamically reconfigured by special types of equipment such as routers and switches." [Network topology. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Logical network diagram - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-and-networks

Server

Disk

Printer

Domain

Network

File

Group

Root

Shared Admin

Pumps - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Pumps" contains 82 symbols of pumps, compressors, fans, turbines, and power generators.
Use these icons to design pumping systems, air and fluid compression systems, and industrial process diagrams in the ConceptDraw PRO software extended with the Chemical and Process Engineering solution from the Chemical and Process Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ engineering-chemical-process

In-line pump

In-line pump 2

Positive displacement

Centrifugal pump (arrows)

Centrifugal pump

Rotary pump 1

Rotary pump 2

Proportioning pump

Pump vacuum

Pump positive displacement

Pump piston

Pump liquid ring

Pump oil-sealed rotary (single)

Pump oil-sealed rotary (multi)

Pump roots

Pump gas ballast

Pump turbo molecular

Pump general

Pump centrifugal

Pump positive displacement 2

Pump gear

Pump screw

Pump helical rotor

Pump reciprocating

Pump diaphragm

Pump liquid jet

Pump centrifugal 2

Pump diaphragm 2

Pump gear 2

Pump general 2

Pump helical rotor 2

Pump reciprocating 2

Pump screw 2

Compressor general

Compressor container

Compressor rotary

Compressor screw

Compressor reciprocating

Compressor ejector

Compressor general 2

Compressor liquid ring

Compressor positive displacement

Compressor reciprocating 2

Compressor reciprocating diaphragm

Compressor roller vane

Compressor rotary 2

Compressor screw 2

Compressor turbo

Compressor general 3

Compressor reciprocating 3

Compressor reciprocating diaphragm 2

Compressor roller vane 2

Compressor rotary 3

Compressor screw 3

Rotary compressor

Motor driven turbine

Compressor (center line)

Compressor

Turbine

Turbine (center line)

Reciprocating pump/compressor

Reciprocating pump 2

Fan general

Fan radial

Fan axial

Fan general 2

Fan radial 2

Fan axial 2

Centrifugal fan 2 (center circle)

Centrifugal fan

Axial flow fan supply

Axial flow fan exhaust

Axial flow fan exhaust wall-type

Axial flow fan supply wall-type

Axial flow fan 2

Ejector / injector

Spray

Shower

Fan blades horizontal

Fan blades vertical

Fan blades (4)

Triple fan blades

Used Solutions

Engineering >

Chemical and Process Engineering

HelpDesk

How to Make a Rapid Draw Object

The Rapid Draw technology is an automatic drawing system. It is designed to significantly reduce the time of creating flowcharts and diagrams. Especially those, consisting from some typical entities. You can extend the standard ConceptDraw PRO object libraries with new objects by customizing any item from any library and assigning it with Rapid Draw features. You can quickly create and edit complex drawings using Rapid Draw technology and your self-created objects.

Progressive disclosure controls - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Progressive disclosure controls" contains 12 icons of Windows 8 progressive disclosure controls.
Use it to design graphic user interface (GUI) prototypes of your software applications for Windows 8.
"With a progressive disclosure control, users can show or hide additional information including data, options, or commands. Progressive disclosure promotes simplicity by focusing on the essential, yet revealing additional detail as needed. ...
Chevrons show or hide the remaining items in completely or partially hidden content. Usually the items are shown in place, but they can also be shown in a pop-up menu. When in place, the item stays expanded until the user collapses it. ...
Arrows show a pop-up command menu. The item stays expanded until the user makes a selection or clicks anywhere.
If the arrow button is an independent control, it receives input focus and is activated with the space bar. If the arrow button has a parent control, the parent receives input focus and the arrow is activated with Alt+down arrow and Alt+up arrow keys, as with the drop-down list control. ...
Plus and minus controls expand or collapse to show container content in place when navigating through a hierarchy. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it. Although these look like buttons, their behavior is in-place.
The associated object receives input focus. The plus is activated with the right arrow key, and the minus with the left arrow key. ...
Rotating triangles show or hide additional information in place for an individual item. They are also used to expand containers. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it.
The associated object receives input focus. The collapsed (right-pointing) triangle is activated with the right arrow key, and the expanded (downward-pointing) triangle with the left arrow key. ...
Like chevrons, additional information is shown or hidden in place. The item stays expanded until the user collapses it. Unlike chevrons, the glyphs have a graphical representation of the action, typically with an arrow indicating what will happen. ... Preview arrows are best reserved for situations where a standard chevron doesn't adequately communicate the control's behavior, such as when the disclosure is complex or there is more than one type of disclosure." [msdn.microsoft.com/ en-us/ library/ windows/ desktop/ dn742409%28v=vs.85%29.aspx]
The icons example "Progressive disclosure controls - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Windows 8 User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Single chevron control - down

Single chevron control - up

Double chevron control - back

Double chevron control - forward

Arrow control button - down

Arrow control button - right

Arrow control - down

Arrow control - right

Plus control

Minus control

Rotating triangle - expand

Rotating triangle - collapse

Used Solutions

Software Development >

Windows 8 User Interface

Design elements - GHS hazard pictograms

The vector stencils library "GHS hazard pictograms" contains 9 chemical hazard symbols.
Use it in ConceptDraw PRO software to design your chemical safety infographics, labels of containers with hazardous materials, International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), manufacturers' Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
"Hazard pictograms form part of the international Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Two sets of pictograms are included within the GHS: one for the labelling of containers and for workplace hazard warnings, and a second for use during the transport of dangerous goods. ...
Hazard pictograms are one of the key elements for the labelling of containers under the GHS, along with:
- an identification of the product;
- a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary;
- hazard statements, indicating the nature and degree of the risks posed by the product;
- precautionary statements, indicating how the product should be handled to minimize risks to the user (as well as to other people and the general environment);
- the identity of the supplier (who might be a manufacturer or importer)." [GHS hazard pictograms. Wikipedia]
The chemical hazard symbols example "Design elements - GHS hazard pictograms" is included in the GHS Hazard Pictograms solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Chemical safety symbols

Used Solutions

Engineering >

GHS Hazard Pictograms

Active Directory - Vector stencils library

Domain

Computer

User

Group

Container

Print queue

Contact

Organizational unit

Policy

Volume

Generic object

Site

Site link

Site link bridge

Server

NTDS site settings

IP subnet

Certificate template

Licensing site

Connection

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Active Directory Diagrams

Gane Sarson Diagram

The Gane-Sarson methodology uses the graphical techniques for building the logical models for the systems. It is helpful for analysts and designers to make common and clear picture of the system, to depict all its processes and how they transform the data. The Gane-Sarson methodology lets represent all this information in a way understandable for the users and other interested people, and gives the possibility to see instantly how the system's parts serve together to meet their needs. This methodology supposes the building of a system top-down. First you need create an overall system data flow, then determine the details of the data structures, the process logic and design the modular structures. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software offers the Data Flow Diagrams solution with Gane-Sarson Notation library rich for the specific symbols of the Gane-Sarson notation. All they are vector and fully ready-to-use for drawing the Data Flow Diagrams, which will be then successfully used in presentations, websites, and various business documents.

Vessels - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Vessels" contains 40 symbols of vessels, containers, tanks, drums, and basins.
Use it for drawing industrial and manufacturing process flow diagrams, materials handling systems, and feed systems in the ConceptDraw PRO software extended with the Chemical and Process Engineering solution from the Chemical and Process Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ engineering-chemical-process

Tray (dashed)

Tray (solid)

Water surface

Branch fitting

Access point

Flanged access point

Vessel flat ends

Vessel curved ends

Vessel angled ends

Column

Column (seam)

Tray column

Fluid contacting

Reaction vessel

Open tank with lip

Open tank

Clarifier

Closed tank

Closed tank (peaked roof)

Closed tank (sump)

Closed tank (sump, peaked roof)

Covered tank fixed roof

Covered tank floating roof

Covered tank fixed roof (sump)

Covered tank floating roof (sump)

Gas holder

Storage sphere

Barrel

Gas cylinder

Bag

Carrying vessel moveable

Carrying vessel

Carrying vessel cargo

Autoclave anchor

Autoclave helical

Autoclave propeller

Autoclave anchor (motor)

Autoclave helical (motor)

Autoclave propeller (motor)

Tank

Used Solutions

Engineering >

Chemical and Process Engineering

Design elements - Active Directory Sites and Services

The vector stencils library "Active Directory Sites and Services" contains 12 symbol icons for drawing AD network topology diagrams.
"Active Directory® Sites and Services is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that you can use to administer the replication of directory data among all sites in an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) forest. This snap-in also provides a view of the service-specific objects that are published in AD DS. ...
Administrators who are responsible for forest-wide service administration can use Active Directory Sites and Services to manage the intersite replication topology for the forest. Administrators who are responsible for application services can be delegated responsibility for the service containers into which application-specific objects are published." [technet.microsoft.com/ en-us/ library/ cc730868.aspx]
The shapes example "Design elements - Active Directory Sites and Services" for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is icluded in the Active Directory Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Active Directory Sites and Services symbols

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Active Directory Diagrams

Active Directory Sites and Services - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Active Directory Sites and Services" contains 12 symbol icons of Active Directory Sites and Services design elements for drawing high-level network topology plan diagrams.
"Active Directory® Sites and Services is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that you can use to administer the replication of directory data among all sites in an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) forest. This snap-in also provides a view of the service-specific objects that are published in AD DS. ...
Administrators who are responsible for forest-wide service administration can use Active Directory Sites and Services to manage the intersite replication topology for the forest. Administrators who are responsible for application services can be delegated responsibility for the service containers into which application-specific objects are published.
When you add the Active Directory Domain Services server role to a server, Active Directory Sites and Services is added to the Administrative Tools menu." [technet.microsoft.com/ en-us/ library/ cc730868.aspx]
The symbols example "Active Directory Sites and Services - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Active Directory Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ active-directory-diagrams

Site or Subnet

Site Link

WAN

Site Link Bridge

Domain

Domain controller

Application

Database

Comm-link

Client

Replication connection, unidireactional

Replication connection, bi-directional

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Active Directory Diagrams

Controls - Vector stencils library

The vector stencils library "Controls" contains 53 icons of Windows 8 controls.
Use it to design graphic user interface (GUI) prototypes of your software applications for Windows 8.
"A graphical control element or widget is an element of interaction in a graphical user interface (GUI), such as a button or a scroll bar. Controls are software components that a computer user interacts with through direct manipulation to read or edit information about an application. ...
Each widget facilitates a specific type of user-computer interaction, and appears as a visible part of the application's GUI as defined by the theme and rendered by the rendering engine. The theme makes all graphical control elements adhere to a unified aesthetic design and creates a sense of overall cohesion. Some widgets support interaction with the user, for example labels, buttons, and check boxes. Others act as containers that group the widgets added to them, for example windows, panels, and tabs." [Graphical control element. Wikipedia]
The design elements example "Controls - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Windows 8 User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

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