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Basic Flowchart Symbols and 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 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

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

Business Process Flowchart Symbols

Business process modeling is known in the corporate world as an excellent tool which can speak. Business process flowcharts, diagrams and maps are used to define the business processes in terms of inputs and outputs, to visually represent and effectively explain complex business processes of an enterprise, and also showcase decisions on a single piece of paper. The process of business process mapping supposes the use of special business process flowchart symbols predefined by Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) and taking their roots from the data processing diagrams and programming flow charts. In other words the BPMN standard notation is a common language used for business process design and implementation, that guarantees a clarity of designed Business Process Flowcharts for all business analysts, technical developers and business managers. The ability to create professionally-looking Business Process flowcharts, maps and diagrams, is provided by powerful ConceptDraw PRO software and the Business Process Mapping solution included to ConceptDraw Solution Park.

EPC

How do you make usually the EPC diagrams? It is quite complex and lengthy process. But now thanks to the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Event-driven Process Chain Diagrams EPC solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park this process became simple and fast.

Venn Diagram

Venn diagrams are illustrations used in the branch of mathematics known as set theory. They show the mathematical or logical relationship between different groups of things (sets). A Venn diagram shows all the possible logical relations between the sets.

Types of Flowchart - Overview

When designing a process or an instruction in clear and understandable way, you should consider creating a flowchart. You can avoid spending a lot of time understanding complex concepts as they get clear with different diagrams. The flowcharts are very popular diagram type, they are useful at different fields from the description business processes to the presentation of cooking recipes. Basic Flowchart, Business Process Modeling Diagram, Process Flowchart, Cross Functional Flowchart, Procedure Flowchart, Data Flow Diagram, IDEF Flowchart, SDL Diagram, Workflow Diagram, Document Flowchart, Program Flowchart, Value Stream Map, System Flowchart, Highlight Flowchart, Sales Flowchart are the main types flowchart. The ConceptDraw PRO is one of the professional applications which has great advantages and using which you can create different types of Flowcharts easy and fast. Try to draw an illustrative and comprehensible diagram in ConceptDraw PRO describing the processes instead of writing complex long text and make sure how it is convenient. Visio is expensive, and if you use it in a team environment, these costs are compounded. ConceptDraw PRO is an affordable alternative to Visio and luckily, it comes with a team plan. ConceptDraw PRO can import and export Visio files, so Mac users can collaborate with PC users stuck on Microsoft's software.
How to Simplify Flow Charting
How to Simplify Flow Charting
The vector stencils library "Instruments" contains 72 symbols of control instruments and measuring devices: meters and gauges, and callouts, text boxes, and inserts.
Use these shapes to create annotated process flow diagrams (PFD), flow control, manufacturing processes, and distribution system 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.
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Indicator local
Indicator local, indicator, discrete instrument,
Indicator remote
Indicator remote, indicator, discrete instrument,
Indicator auxiliary
Indicator auxiliary, indicator, discrete instrument,
CRT local
CRT local, CRT, shared display,
CRT remote
CRT remote,
CRT auxiliary
CRT auxiliary, CRT,  shared display,
PLC local
PLC local, PLC, programmable logic control,
PLC auxiliary
PLC auxiliary, PLC, programmable logic control,
PLC remote
PLC remote, PLC, programmable logic control,
Computer local
Computer local, computer, computer function,
Computer auxiliary
Computer auxiliary, computer, computer function,
Computer remote
Computer remote, computer, computer function,
Light local
Light local, light,
Light remote
Light remote, light,
Light auxiliary
Light auxiliary, light,
Indicator auxiliary (dashed)
Indicator auxiliary (dashed), dashed mid-line, indicator, discrete instrument,
Indicator remote (dashed)
Indicator remote (dashed), dashed mid-line, indicator, discrete instrument,
Steam traced auxiliary
Steam traced auxiliary, steam traced, steam traced instrument,
Steam traced remote
Steam traced remote, steam traced, steam traced instrument,
Steam traced local
Steam traced local, steam traced, steam traced instrument,
Level meter auxiliary
Level meter auxiliary, level meter,
Level meter remote
Level meter remote, level meter,
Level meter local
Level meter local, level meter,
Pressure gauge diaphragm
Pressure gauge diaphragm, pressure gauges,
Pressure gauge
Pressure gauge, pressure gauges,
Pressure gauge liquid filled
Pressure gauge liquid filled, pressure gauge,
Strain gauge
Strain gauge, strain gauge, pressure,
Thermometer bi-metallic
Thermometer bi-metallic, thermometer,
Thermometer gas
Thermometer gas, thermometer,
Thermometer general
Thermometer general, thermometer,
Thermometer glass
Thermometer glass, thermometer,
Thermometer liquid
Thermometer liquid, thermometer,
Thermometer resistance
Thermometer resistance, thermometer,
Thermometer thermocouple
Thermometer thermocouple, thermometer,
Flowmeter electromagnetic
Flowmeter electromagnetic, flowmeter,
Flowmeter general
Flowmeter general, flowmeter,
Flowmeter nozzle
Flowmeter nozzle, flowmeter,
Flowmeter orifice
Flowmeter orifice, flowmeter,
Flowmeter positive displacement
Flowmeter positive displacement, flowmeter,
Flowmeter turbine
Flowmeter turbine, flowmeter,
Flowmeter variable area
Flowmeter variable area, flowmeter,
Flowmeter Venturi
Flowmeter Venturi, flowmeter,
Level meter capacitive
Level meter capacitive, level meter,
Level meter conductive
Level meter conductive, level meter,
Level meter displacer
Level meter displacer, level meter,
Level meter float
Level meter float, level meter,
Level meter general
Level meter general, level meter,
Level meter sonic
Level meter sonic, level meter,
Indicator analoque
Indicator analoque, indicator,
Indicator digital
Indicator digital, indicator,
Indicator general
Indicator general, indicator,
Recorder analoque
Recorder analoque,  recorder,
Recorder digital
Recorder digital,  recorder,
Recorder general
Recorder general, recorder,
Converter
Converter, converter,
Converter 2 (1st half filled)
Converter 2 (1st half filled), converter,
Converter 3 (2nd half filled)
Converter 3 (2nd half filled), converter,
Venturi
Venturi, venturi, flow nozzle,
Venturi (pressure taps)
Venturi (pressure taps), venturi, flow nozzle,
Flowmeter
Flowmeter, flowmeter,
Rotameter
Rotameter, rotameter,
Vortex sensor
Vortex sensor, vortex sensor,
Propeller meter
Propeller meter, propeller meter,
Generic utility
Generic utility, generic utility,
Operator box
Operator box, operator box,
Operator box 2 (1st half filled)
Operator box 2 (1st half filled), operator box,
Operator box 3 (2nd half filled)
Operator box 3 (2nd half filled), operator box,
AND gate
AND gate, AND gate,
OR gate
OR gate,
NOT gate
NOT gate, NOT gate,
Correcting element
Correcting element, correcting element,
Diamond
Diamond, diamond,