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Basic of Flowchart: Meaning and 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 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

Program Structure Diagram

A visual representation of the configuration system, as well as the internal interfaces among such drawing’s CIs, may be always done with the help of the professional tool, such as the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming software. The structure diagram may be used for identifying the CIs as well as their associated artifacts. Doing it with the aid of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM as well as its extension (the Jackson Structured Programming (JSP) Diagrams solution) may simplify anyone’s work of making such diagrams.

EXPRESS data modeling language, data modeling tools, database diagram tool, database design tool, Database Model Diagram, EXPRESS-G data Modeling Diagram

EXPRESS data modeling language, data modeling tools, database diagram tool, database design tool, Database Model Diagram,
EXPRESS-G data Modeling Diagram solution extends the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software functionality with capabilities of EXPRESS data modeling language, includes powerful data modeling tools, Express-G diagram tool, database diagram tool, database design tool, wide variety of pre-made vector objects of EXPRESS-G notation and EXPRESS-G diagrams samples allowing software developers, software designers, software engineers and other stakeholders to make their data models for information systems, to develop the databases, to learn the principles of construction EXPRESS-G diagrams and helping to draw their own EXPRESS-G Data Modeling Diagrams, Express-G Diagrams or Database Model Diagram without any efforts.

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 DIAGRAM software and the Business Process Mapping solution included to ConceptDraw Solution Park.

How to Draw a Flowchart

A good Flowchart is incredibly helpful for representing and understanding the system and systematic flow of information in the system. That's why its creation requires attention, accuracy, caution and expertise. There are many standardized symbols which can be used in Flowcharts to represent different kinds of steps. The basic flowchart's element is a simple action, which is represented as a box containing description of the action. The flow is shown with arrows between sequential action boxes. The decision is shown as a diamond that contains a simple question to which the answer is 'yes' or 'no' Are you confused on how to draw a Flowchart? ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software will help you in flowchart drawing due to the included templates, samples and vector objects libraries which are offered in great quantity by Flowcharts solution from Diagrams area. Besides you need clearly and accurately define the process boundaries with starting and ending points, and each step in the process, identify time lags and non-value-adding steps.

Competitor Analysis

Competitor analysis is a first and obligatory step in elaboration the proper corporate marketing strategy and creating sustainable competitive advantage. Use powerful opportunities of numerous solutions from ConceptDraw Solution Park for designing illustrative diagrams, charts, matrices which are necessary for effective competitor analysis.

electrical symbols, transmission lines, circuit diagram, circuit symbols, electrical circuit, three-phase power, electric generators Power Сircuits

electrical symbols, transmission lines, circuit diagram, circuit symbols, electrical circuit, three-phase power, electric generators
The Power Circuits solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is designed for drawing power electrical circuits, power grids, power generation, transformation, transmission, and distribution systems. It includes a set of samples and a large number of generally accepted electrical circuit symbols that guarantee clarity and simple comprehension of diagrams. The electrical symbols of transformers, motor starters, power stations, electric generators, electrical motors, windings connections, transmission lines, and more equipment are included. Use this solution to successfully create the Power Circuit Diagram of any complexity, display the functional parts of the electrical circuit and connections between them, electrical connections in substations, explain the principles of operation of electrical and power mechanisms, one-phase and three-phase power generation, create specifications of power electrical equipment.

diagram, workflow, flowchart, orgchart, marketing, management, infographics Business Diagrams Package

diagram, workflow, flowchart, orgchart, marketing, management, infographics
Business Diagrams Package is a large set of comprehensive graphical solutions from the ConceptDraw Solution Park, which are powerful in solving the business, marketing and quality tasks in completely different fields, such as finance, education, health food and cooking, HR, and many others. The tools of this package's solutions are a powerful assistant in drawing all diversity of Financial and Marketing infographics, Business process workflow diagrams, Organizational charts, Education infographics, Quality diagrams, Health food diagrams, HR flowcharts, as well as different graphics and charts, which depict the values of key business indicators, their dependencies, give the full understanding of a situation within a company and on the market.

Sequence Diagram Tool

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software as a sequence diagram tool provides the Rapid UML Solution from the Software Development Area that contains the UML Sequence library.

Simple Site Plan Drawing

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM site plan software with the Site Plans solution is easy to use and has lots of samples and templates to get started drawing complex or simple Site Plans. You are able to produce high-quality detailed and accurate Site plans with ease, taking into account landscaping features, proposed changes, building regulations, and any additional features. The included drag and drop symbols help to design Site plans quickly and take a building permit in short terms.

business process flow diagrams, business process diagram example, business process diagram, process diagrams Business Process Diagrams

business process flow diagrams, business process diagram example, business process diagram, process diagrams
Business Process Flow Diagrams solution extends the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM BPM software with RapidDraw interface, templates, business process diagrams examples 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, design business models, quickly develop and document in details any business processes on the stages of project’s planning and implementation.

double hung window, single hung window, double window, window design Tilt and Turn Windows

double hung window, single hung window, double window, window design
Tilt and Turn Windows solution provides professional tools and ready-to-use vector design objects making the process of window design simple and comfortable, allowing easily model the windows constructions, to draw the sketches and schematics of windows, to create detailed drawings of window designs combining different types of sashes, designing the tilt inward and outward windows, single, double window or multi-panel windows, single hung window, double hung window, and many other window types with depiction of sizes and types of turn constructions.

business process, business process flow Business Processes Area

business process, business process flow
Solutions of Business Processes area extend ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with samples, templates and vector stencils libraries for drawing business process diagrams and flowcharts for business process management.

Business Process Model and Notation Elements: Activities

Create professional business process diagrams using ConceptDraw Activities library with 34 objects from BPMN.

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.
The vector stencils library "Connections BPMN1.2" contains 6 connection symbols of sequence flow, message flow, and association.
Use these shapes for drawing business process diagrams (BPMN 1.2) using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Connections.
Flow objects are connected to each other using Connecting objects, which are of three types: sequences, messages, and associations.
(1) Sequence Flow.
A Sequence Flow is represented with a solid line and arrowhead, and shows in which order the activities are performed. The sequence flow may also have a symbol at its start, a small diamond indicates one of a number of conditional flows from an activity, while a diagonal slash indicates the default flow from a decision or activity with conditional flows.
(2) Message Flow.
A Message Flow is represented with a dashed line, an open circle at the start, and an open arrowhead at the end. It tells us what messages flow across organizational boundaries (i.e., between pools). A message flow can never be used to connect activities or events within the same pool.
(3) Association.
An Association is represented with a dotted line. It is used to associate an Artifact or text to a Flow Object, and can indicate some directionality using an open arrowhead (toward the artifact to represent a result, from the artifact to represent an input, and both to indicate it is read and updated). No directionality is used when the Artifact or text is associated with a sequence or message flow (as that flow already shows the direction)." [Business Process Model and Notation. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Connections BPMN1.2" is included in the Business Process Diagram solution from the Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
BPMN1.2 connection symbols
BPMN1.2 connection symbols , sequence flow, message flow, association,

ducation infographics and infograms, Business intelligence dashboards, Business intelligence charts and maps, Bubble diagrams and charts, Spray diagrams, Circle-Spoke diagrams and models, Circle diagrams, Circular arrows diagrams, Circular flow diagrams, Education Package

ducation infographics and infograms, Business intelligence dashboards, Business intelligence charts and maps, Bubble diagrams and charts, Spray diagrams, Circle-Spoke diagrams and models, Circle diagrams, Circular arrows diagrams, Circular flow diagrams,
Education Package is a comprehensive set of multifarious graphical solutions from ConceptDraw Solution Park, collected together in help to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM users working in a field of science, education and training, which is aimed at improving the quality of education and helping to design with ease variety of interesting and colorful educational materials, diagrams, charts and maps. Use it to present the information and knowledge in an interesting, clear, structured and simple form to achieve a success in education and pedagogy, to maintain the interest of students and pupils throughout the whole learning process, at the lectures, lessons and even during independent work with additional materials, to contribute to better perception of scientific information by listeners during the conferences and reports.

segmented cycle diagram, marketing diagrams, circular arrows diagrams Circular Arrows Diagrams

segmented cycle diagram, marketing diagrams, circular arrows diagrams
Circular Arrows Diagrams solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with extensive drawing tools, predesigned samples, Circular flow diagram template for quick start, and a library of ready circular arrow vector stencils for drawing Circular Arrow Diagrams, Segmented Cycle Diagrams, and Circular Flow Diagrams. The elements in this solution help managers, analysts, business advisers, marketing experts, scientists, lecturers, and other knowledge workers in their daily work.

Business Process Modeling Software for Mac

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM - business process modeling software for mac offers the Business Process Diagram Solution with powerful tools to help you easy represent the business processes and create the business process diagrams based on BPMN 1.2 and BPMN 2.0 standards that allows to create of both simple and complex (nested) models of processes.

ERD Symbols and Meanings

Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a popular software engineering tool for database modeling and illustration the logical structure of databases, which uses one of two notations - Chen's or Crow’s Foot. Crow's foot notation is effective when used in software engineering, information engineering, structured systems analysis and design. Each of these notations applies its own set of ERD symbols. Crow's foot diagrams use boxes to represent entities and lines between these boxes to show relationships. Varied shapes at the ends of lines depict the cardinality of a given relationship. Chen's ERD notation is more detailed way to represent entities and relationships. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM application enhanced with all-inclusive Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) solution allows design professional ER diagrams with Chen's or Crow’s Foot notation on your choice. It contains the full set of ready-to-use standardized ERD symbols and meanings helpful for quickly drawing, collection of predesigned ERD samples, examples and templates. ConceptDraw Pro is a great alternative to Visio for Mac users as it offers more features and can easily handle the most demanding professional needs.
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)