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Basic of Flowchart: Meaning and Symbols

Basic Flowchart Symbols 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 DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM. It is one of the main contender with the most similar features and capabilities.
How to Build a Flowchart
How to Build a Flowchart
The vector stencils library "Sales flowchart" contains 62 sales process flow chart symbols.
Use these flow chart icon set to draw your sales flowcharts, workflow diagrams and process charts with the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The sales process flowchart symbols library "Sales flowchart" is included in the Sales Flowcharts solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Annotation
Annotation, annotation,
Card
Card, card,
Check / audit (diamond)
Check / audit (diamond), check, audit,
Check / audit (square)
Check / audit (square), check, audit,
Collate
Collate, collate,
Comment / note symbol (brace)
Comment / note symbol (brace), brace callout, comment, note,
Communication link
Communication link, communication link,
Compare (diamond)
Compare (diamond), compare,
Compare (square)
Compare (square), compare,
Completed form
Completed form, completed form, document,
Concurrency symbol (fork / join)
Concurrency symbol (fork / join), concurrency symbol,
Conditional selector
Conditional selector, conditional selector,
Control transfer
Control transfer, control transfer,
Database
Database, database,
Data input / output
Data input / output, data input, data output,
Decision
Decision, decision,
Decision indicator - No
Decision indicator - No, decision indicator, no,
Decision indicator - Yes
Decision indicator - Yes, decision indicator, yes,
Delay
Delay, delay,
Direct access storage
Direct access storage, direct access storage,
Disk storage
Disk storage, disk storage,
Display
Display, display,
Divided process (table view)
Divided process (table view), divided process,
Document
Document, document,
Entity (rounded)
Entity (rounded), entity,
Event
Event, event,
Extract
Extract, extract, part, device,
Flow line
Flow line, flow line, arrow, connector,
Internal storage
Internal storage, internal storage,
Junction symbol
Junction symbol, junction symbol,
Lined document
Lined document, lined document,
Lined / shaded process
Lined / shaded process, lined process, shaded process,
Loop limit
Loop limit, loop limit,
Manual file
Manual file, manual file,
Manual input
Manual input, manual input,
Manual operation
Manual operation, manual operation,
Merge
Merge, merge,
Multi document
Multi document, multi document,
Multi process
Multi process, multi process,
Off-page reference - arrow
Off-page reference - arrow, off-page reference,
Off-page reference - incoming
Off-page reference - incoming, off-page reference,
Off-page reference - outgoing
Off-page reference - outgoing, off-page reference,
On-page reference/ Inspection point
On-page reference/ Inspection point, on-page reference, inspection point,
Or
Or, or,
Page
Page, page,
Paper tape
Paper tape, paper tape,
Predefined process
Predefined process, subroutine, predefined process,
Prepare conditional
Prepare conditional, preparation, prepare conditional,
Process step
Process step, process step,
Reference point
Reference point, reference point,
Sequential access storage
Sequential access storage, sequential access storage,
Sort
Sort, sort,
Start (circle)
Start (circle), start,
Start (ellipse)
Start (ellipse), start,
Stickman pictogram
Stickman pictogram, stickman pictogram,
Stored data
Stored data, stored data,
Summary
Summary, summary,
Tagged document
Tagged document, tagged document, document,
Tagged process
Tagged process, tagged process,
Terminal point
Terminal point, terminal point,
Title block
Title block, title block,
Torso pictogram
Torso pictogram, torso pictogram,
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sales process map, sales process flowchart, sales steps, sales process management Sales Flowcharts

sales process map, sales process flowchart, sales steps, sales process management
The Sales Flowcharts solution lets you create and display sales process maps, sales process workflows, sales steps, the sales process, and anything else involving sales process management.
The vector stencils library "Furniture" contains 38 shapes of living-room, dining-room and bedroom furniture. Use it for drawing furniture arrangements, home decor, residential floor plans, home design, space plans, and furniture layouts in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Floor Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Ping-Pong Table
Ping-Pong Table, ping-pong table,
Pool Table
Pool Table, pool table,
Grand Piano
Grand Piano, grand piano,
Spinet Piano
Spinet Piano, spinet piano,
Chest
Chest, chest,
Double Dresser
Double Dresser, double dresser,
Triple Dresser
Triple Dresser, triple dresser,
Wardrobe 1
Wardrobe 1, wardrobe,
Wardrobe 2
Wardrobe 2, wardrobe,
Buffet/Hutch
Buffet/Hutch, hutch,
Desk
Desk, desk,
Bookcase
Bookcase, bookcase,
Rectangular Blue Rug
Rectangular Blue Rug, rectangular, blue, rug,
Rectangular Rug
Rectangular Rug, rectangular rug,
Oval Blue Rug
Oval Blue Rug, oval, blue, rug,
Oval Rug
Oval Rug, oval rug,
Square Blue Rug
Square Blue Rug, square, blue, rug,
Square Rug
Square Rug, square rug,
Round Blue Rug
Round Blue Rug, round, blue, rug,
Round Orange Rug
Round Orange Rug, round, orange, rug,
Hearth
Hearth, hearth,
Fireplace
Fireplace, fireplace,
Corner Fireplace
Corner Fireplace, corner fireplace,
Coat Rack
Coat Rack, coat rack,
Wall Hooks 1
Wall Hooks 1, wall hooks,
Wall Hooks 2
Wall Hooks 2, wall hooks,
Television
Television, television, TV,
Flatscreen TV
Flatscreen TV, flat screen TV,
Desk Lamp
Desk Lamp, desk lamp,
Wood Stove
Wood Stove, wood stove,
Floor Vent
Floor Vent, floor vent,
Table Lamp
Table Lamp, table lamp,
Waste Can
Waste Can, waste can, wastebasket,
Square Waste Can
Square Waste Can, square, waste can, wastebasket,
Baseboard Heater
Baseboard Heater, baseboard heater,
Radiator
Radiator, radiator,
House Plant
House Plant, house plant, potted plant,
Large Plant
Large Plant, plant, potted plant,
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The vector stencils library "Sales arrows" contains 57 arrow symbols.
Use these arrow icon set to draw your sales flowcharts, workflow diagrams and process charts with the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The arrow pictograms library "Sales arrows" is included in the Sales Flowcharts solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Angle arrow
Angle arrow, angle arrow,
Arc arrow
Arc arrow, arc arrow,
Arki arrow
Arki arrow, arki arrow,
Arrow fork
Arrow fork, arrow fork,
Arrow loop
Arrow loop, arrow loop,
Bent arrow
Bent arrow, bent arrow,
Chevron arrow
Chevron arrow, chevron arrow,
Circular arrow
Circular arrow, circular arrow,
Circular motion arrows
Circular motion arrows, circular motion arrows,
Clockwise arrow
Clockwise arrow, clockwise rotating arrow,
Corner arrow
Corner arrow, corner arrow,
Counterclockwise arrow
Counterclockwise arrow, counterclockwise rotating arrow,
Crossed arrows
Crossed arrows, crossed arrows,
Curved left arrow
Curved left arrow, curved left arrow,
Curved right arrow
Curved right arrow, curved right arrow,
Curving directional arrow
Curving directional arrow, curving directional arrow,
Cycle arrow
Cycle arrow, cycle arrow,
Diagonal arrow
Diagonal arrow, diagonal arrow,
Double arc arrow
Double arc arrow, double arc arrow,
Double headed arrow
Double headed arrow, double headed arrow,
Double headed semicircle arrow
Double headed semicircle arrow, double headed semicircle arrow,
Down arrow
Down arrow, down arrow,
Dual short arc arrow
Dual short arc arrow, dual short arc arrow,
Elbow arrow
Elbow arrow, elbow arrow,
Fat arrow
Fat arrow, fat arrow,
Go back arrow
Go back arrow, go back arrow,
Interaction arrows
Interaction arrows, interaction arrows,
L-shaped arrow
L-shaped arrow, L shaped arrow,
Left arrow
Left arrow, left arrow,
Lightning arrow
Lightning arrow, lightning arrow,
Long arc arrow
Long arc arrow, long arc arrow,
Looping arrows
Looping arrows, looping arrows,
Merging arrows
Merging arrows, merging arrows,
Moving down arrow
Moving down arrow, moving down arrow,
Moving up arrow
Moving up arrow, moving up arrow,
Recycling arrows
Recycling arrows, recycling arrows,
Refresh arrows
Refresh arrows, refresh arrows,
Ribbon arrow
Ribbon arrow, ribbon arrow,
Right arrow
Right arrow, right arrow,
Rotating arrows
Rotating arrows, rotating arrows,
S-shaped arrow
S-shaped arrow, s shaped arrow,
Sector arrow
Sector arrow, sector arrow,
Semicircle arrow
Semicircle arrow, semicircle arrow,
Short arc arrow
Short arc arrow, short arc arrow,
Single headed arrow
Single headed arrow, single headed arrow, right arrow,
Small arrow
Small arrow, small arrow,
Split arrow
Split arrow, split arrow,
Straight arrow
Straight arrow, straight arrow,
Triangle arrow
Triangle arrow, triangle arrow,
Turn left arrow
Turn left arrow, turn left arrow,
Turn right arrow
Turn right arrow, turn right arrow,
Turn round arrow
Turn round arrow, turn round arrow,
Turned arrow
Turned arrow, turned arrow,
Up arrow
Up arrow, up arrow,
U-shaped arrow
U-shaped arrow, u shaped arrow,
Vertical moving arrow
Vertical moving arrow, vertical moving arrow,
Wavy arrow
Wavy arrow, wavy arrow,
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Network Security Tips

Network Security Tips *
The Internet is a huge world with unlimited possibilities. But with all its numerous advantages, the Internet also conceals many dangers and security threats, that's why we advise you to follow simple network security tips. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software supplied with Network Security Diagrams Solution from the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park is an ideal software for easy designing Network Security Diagrams and attractive illustrations with effective network security tips.

Cloud Computing Architecture

Cloud Computing Architecture *
The Cloud Computing Architecture is the structure of the system, which is based on the needs of end-user and includes the set of components and subcomponents required for cloud computing, among them cloud resources, services, middleware, software components, front-end platforms (cloud clients), cloud-based back end platforms (servers, storage), and a network (Internet, Intranet, Intercloud). When designing the Cloud Computing Architecture diagrams, the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software advises to turn attention for the powerful Cloud Computing Diagrams solution from the extensive Computers and Network area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

healthcare workflow diagram, healthcare workflow, healthcare workflow management, workflow analysis healthcare, clinical workflows in healthcare Healthcare Management Workflow Diagrams

healthcare workflow diagram, healthcare workflow, healthcare workflow management, workflow analysis healthcare, clinical workflows in healthcare
Healthcare Management Workflow Diagrams solution contains large set of colorful samples and libraries with predesigned vector pictograms and symbols of health, healthcare equipment, medical instruments, pharmaceutical tools, transport, medication, departments of healthcare organizations, the medical icons of people and human anatomy, flowchart objects, connectors, and arrows, which make it the best for designing clear and comprehensive Medical Workflow Diagrams and Block Diagrams, Healthcare Management Flowcharts and Infographics, Healthcare Workflow Diagram, for depicting the healthcare workflow and clinical workflows in healthcare, for making the workflow analysis healthcare and healthcare workflow management.

Healthcare, Health, biomedicine, Anatomy, Pharmacy, Medical, Immunology, Virology Health Package

Healthcare, Health, biomedicine, Anatomy, Pharmacy, Medical, Immunology, Virology
Health Package is a set of multifaceted solutions intended for visualization and illustration in a field of medicine and health, for drawing colorful, interesting and precise illustrations and infographics that will be used successfully in medical documents, articles, special magazines, posters, billboards, websites, presentations, collages. Having these solutions available, it will not be difficult to illustrate the medical editions, to convey the information in a full and interesting form, to teach students with use effective visual methods, to describe the medical facts, to tell about innovations in a field of medicine, health and correct nutrition, to explain the causes and consequences of different diseases, as well as the measures of their prevention and treatment.

Simple Drawing Applications for Mac

Simple Drawing Applications for Mac *
ConceptDraw gives the ability to draw simple diagrams like flowcharts, block diagrams, bar charts, histograms, pie charts, divided bar diagrams, line graphs, area charts, scatter plots, circular arrows diagrams, Venn diagrams, bubble diagrams, concept maps, and others.

Cloud Computing Diagrams, Network Security Diagrams, Vehicular Networking, Wireless Networks, ATM UML Diagrams, Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD), Scrum Workflow Software Engineer Package

Cloud Computing Diagrams, Network Security Diagrams, Vehicular Networking, Wireless Networks, ATM UML Diagrams, Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD), Scrum Workflow

Business Management Package

Business Management Package is a large set of graphical solutions from the ConceptDraw Solution Park. They are selected to help in solving the business, management, marketing and quality tasks in a best way. It is useful for many management specialists, marketing experts, business specialists, international business experts, IT managers, specialists in managing the business processes, financial specialists, and other business related specialists. Create documents, reports, statistical summaries, describe business processes, build business models for many fields including finance, education, logistic, landscape design, health, cooking, and many more.

Pie Chart Software

Pie Chart Software
A pie chart is a circular diagram showing a set of data divided into proportional slices. There are several variations of this chart such as donut chart, exploded pie chart, multi-level pie charts. Although it is not very informative when a ring chart or circle chart has many sections, so choosing a low number of data points is quite important for a useful pie chart. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with Pie Charts solution helps to create pie and donut charts for effective displaying proportions in statistics, business and mass media for composition comparison, i.e. for visualization of part percentage inside one total.

landscape plan, how to design a garden, modern garden design, how to design landscape, landscape design tools Landscape & Garden

landscape plan, how to design a garden, modern garden design, how to design landscape, landscape design tools
The Landscape and Gardens solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the ideal drawing tool when creating landscape plans. Any gardener wondering how to design a garden can find the most effective way with Landscape and Gardens solution.
The vector stencils library "Mac OS X buttons and segmented controls" contains 51 shapes of buttons and segmented controls.
Use it for designing Mac OS X graphic user interface (GUI) of software for Apple computers in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Graphic User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Button
Button, button,
Button
Button, button,
Gradient Button
Gradient Button, button,
Gradient Button
Gradient Button, button,
Round Rect Button
Round Rect Button, button,
Round Rect Button
Round Rect Button, button,
Round Textured Button
Round Textured Button, button,
Round Textured Button
Round Textured Button, button,
Textured Button
Textured Button, button,
Textured Button
Textured Button, button,
Bevel Button
Bevel Button, button,
Bevel Button
Bevel Button, button,
Square Button
Square Button, button,
Square Button
Square Button, button,
Round Button
Round Button, button,
Round Button
Round Button, button,
Disclosure Triangle
Disclosure Triangle, disclosure triangle,
Help Button
Help Button, help button,
Disclosure Button
Disclosure Button, disclosure button,
Window Buttons
Window Buttons, window buttons,
Window Buttons Gray
Window Buttons Gray, window buttons,
Window Button Gray
Window Button Gray, window button,
Window Button Red
Window Button Red, window button,
Window Button Yellow
Window Button Yellow, window button,
Window Button Green
Window Button Green, window button,
Capsule Left
Capsule Left , capsule,
Capsule Center
Capsule Center, capsule,
Capsule Right
Capsule Right, capsule,
Capsule Left (Selected)
Capsule Left (Selected), capsule,
Capsule Center (Selected)
Capsule Center (Selected), capsule,
Capsule Right (Selected)
Capsule Right (Selected), capsule,
Round Rect Left
Round Rect Left,
Round Rect Center
Round Rect Center,
Round Rect Right
Round Rect Right,
Round Rect Left (Selected)
Round Rect Left (Selected),
Round Rect Center (Selected)
Round Rect Center (Selected),
Round Rect Right (Selected)
Round Rect Right (Selected),
Rounded Left
Rounded Left,
Rounded Center
Rounded Center ,
Rounded Right
Rounded Right,
Rounded Left (Selected)
Rounded Left (Selected),
Rounded Center (Selected)
Rounded Center (Selected),
Rounded Right (Selected)
Rounded Right (Selected),
Textured Left
Textured Left ,
Textured Center
Textured Center,
Textured Right
Textured Right ,
Textured Left (Selected)
Textured Left (Selected),
Textured Center (Selected)
Textured Center (Selected),
Textured Right (Selected)
Textured Right (Selected),
Small Square
Small Square,
Small Square (Selected)
Small Square (Selected),
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Network Security

Network Security *
The Internet is a giant computer network which connects computers all over the world. It is integral part of human society and business. But the serious question for network engineers, designers, lawmakers and enforcers is the need for protect the Internet networks from the Internet crimes, hacking and attacks. There are quite a number of hardware, software and physical methods of protection against them. The samples you see on this page were created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the tools of Network Security Diagrams Solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software. They show protection networks with Firewalls and other network security devices.

stakeholder management, stakeholder onion diagram template, onion diagram process design, stakeholder analysis Stakeholder Onion Diagrams

stakeholder management, stakeholder onion diagram template, onion diagram process design, stakeholder analysis
The Stakeholder Onion Diagrams solution supplies ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with powerful tools to simplify the process of creating Stakeholder Onion Diagrams. It includes the set of pre-made vector objects and templates for a quick start, and collection of examples illustrating the solution's power. This solution is useful for all specialists in management and business, especially for those who prefer to use the newest progressive tools.

Pyramid Diagram and Pyramid Chart

Pyramid Diagram and Pyramid Chart *
Pyramid Diagram, Triangle Chart or Triangular Diagram is a convenient and useful type of diagrams, which lets represent the data hierarchical structure and to illustrate the foundation-based relationships between the hierarchy levels. Pyramid Diagrams are used to visualize effectively the hierarchical, as well as proportional and foundation-based relationships, the process steps, the interconnections of organizational layers or topics. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software enhanced with Pyramid Diagrams solution from Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park is a powerful business charting software, that includes all required tools for designing the multilevel Pyramid Diagrams as quickly as possible. The build-in vector stencils and templates are the great aid for designers, a variety of examples and samples is a good base and source of inspiration. Use attractive and vivid 2D and 3D Pyramid Diagrams and Triangle Charts designed in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM to illustrate your documents, presentations, infographics, articles, reports, websites, etc.

Sales Process

Sales Process *
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is effective software for a variety of activity fields. Now, extended with Sales Flowcharts solution from the Marketing area of ConceptDraw Solution Park it become also useful in the field of sales. It helps to design professional looking Sales Flowcharts, Sales Process Flowcharts, Sales Process Maps, Plans and Diagrams to effectively realize the process of selling a product or service, and to display the sales results.