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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

data flow diagram, DFD templates Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)

data flow diagram, DFD templates
Data Flow Diagrams solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software with templates, samples and libraries of vector stencils for drawing the data flow diagrams (DFD).

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

HR Flowchart Symbols

Human resources are the people who make up the employee workforce of an organization or company. Human resource management has four basic functions: staffing, motivation, training and development, and maintenance. It is convenient to use the flowcharts to represent various HR processes and workflows. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with HR Flowcharts solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park supplies you with comprehensive selection of predesigned vector HR flowchart symbols and standardized flowchart notation symbols, which allow you to design effectively the eye-catching infographics and diagrams relating to any human resource management process that will be relevant and understood by all business associates. The ConceptDraw PRO software offers also the set of predesigned flowchart and workflow templates and samples making your drawing process as easy as possible. Use the HR Flowcharts solution to create professional-looking HR Flowcharts and HRM Business Process Diagrams in a matter of moments.

Hotel Service Process

This sample shows computer network diagram of the hotel service process, structure of the hotel service departments and the connection of each department to the internet using the WLAN equipment (routers, hub. etc.). This sample was created in ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software using the Computer and Networks solution from Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

organizational chart, org chart Organizational Charts

organizational chart, org chart
Organizational Charts solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software with samples, templates and library of vector stencils for drawing the org charts.

accounting flowchart, accounting cycle Accounting Flowcharts

accounting flowchart, accounting cycle
Accounting Flowcharts solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software with templates, samples and library of vector stencils for drawing the accounting flow charts.

network layout, network floor plan, network visualization, network topologies, network topology mapper Network Layout Floor Plans

network layout, network floor plan, network visualization, network topologies, network topology mapper
Network Layout Floor Plans solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software functionality with powerful tools for quick and efficient documentation the network equipment and displaying its location on the professionally designed Network Layout Floor Plans. Never before creation of Network Layout Floor Plans, Network Communication Plans, Network Topologies Plans and Network Topology Maps was not so easy, convenient and fast as with predesigned templates, samples, examples and comprehensive set of vector design elements included to the Network Layout Floor Plans solution. All listed types of plans will be a good support for the future correct cabling and installation of network equipment.

human resources, human resource management, recruitment, hiring process, human resource development HR Flowcharts

human resources, human resource management, recruitment, hiring process, human resource development
Human resource management diagrams show recruitment models, the hiring process and human resource development of human resources.

entity-relationship diagram, ER-diagram, database ERD Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)

entity-relationship diagram, ER-diagram, database ERD
Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software with templates, samples and libraries of vector stencils from drawing the ER-diagrams by Chen's and crow’s foot notations.

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.

value stream map, VSM Value Stream Mapping

value stream map, VSM
Value stream mapping solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software with templates, samples and vector stencils for drawing the Value Stream Maps (VSM) in lean manufacturing practice.

draw line graph, draw line chart Line Graphs

draw line graph, draw line chart
How to draw a Line Graph with ease? The Line Graphs solution extends the capabilities of ConceptDraw PRO v10 with professionally designed templates, samples, and a library of vector stencils for drawing perfect Line Graphs.