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How to Simplify Flow Charting - Cross-functional Flowchart

Cross-functional flowchart — Ordering process

ConceptDraw as an alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC

If you’re looking for software to please your needs in creating Flowcharts, Business Process Models, UML, ERD, Building Plans, Network Diagrams, Gantt charts, Org Charts, Mind Maps, Business Infographics, Dashboards, Engineering diagrams, Graphs and Charts, GEO Maps, SWOT analysis Matrix, Marketing Diagrams, TQM Diagrams, Science and Education diagrams, Software Development diagrams, Finance and Accounting flowcharts and many other charts, flowcharts, schemes and plans, then you need to download ConceptDraw DIAGRAM as it allows to make any kind of diagram in minutes having lots of templates and examples for using them as drafts for you to have the final result looking very professional. Get this unique alternative to MS Visio for Mac as well as PC right now and ensure yourself that you made the right decision as that quantity of stencils, design symbols and elements no other application has. And our non-stop support will help you to learn all about using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM product.

Data Flow Diagrams

Visualizing the data processing and representing the data flow within some information system is better in a way of a diagram. The best type of diagram for that would be the Data Flow one (DFD) which can be created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using our pre-made stencils, samples and templates for making this process fast and to make the diagram look professional and smart. While drawing such flowchart, you can always mention on it the data storage and data flows, external entities, control transforms, control signals and functional transforms. There are three stencil libraries now available for your use: Data Flow Diagrams one, Yourdon and Coad Notation Library and Gane-Sarson Notation Library. There are many vector symbols and necessary elements in the libraries as well as examples in our product called ConceptDraw STORE as well as in Solutions sector here on this site where you can find various tutorials for simplifying your work with this sophisticated software.

Data Flow Diagram Examples

One of the best diagrams to create for a purpose of graphically representing the "flow" of a data in some information system, modelling process aspects, overviewing system as a whole, visualizing data processing or structurizing the design, it should be data flow diagram or DFD. To create one you can use a pencil and sheet of paper which may take couple of hours to finish, or you can use more progressive method which is to do it in some software, for example ConceptDraw DIAGRAM one. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows to create any kind of diagram as well as any kind of chart, flowchart, plan or even scheme in a very short time with help of existing stencil libraries, pre-designed in terms of making the process of drawing simpler for the new and also for the advanced users. Downloading this application today means making the first step towards your own great looking professional diagram.

Visio Files and ConceptDraw

Example of document conversion from Visio to ConceptDraw

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Compatibility with MS Visio

Using Microsoft Visio can be helpful, but using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is better as you can make so many charts, flowcharts, diagrams and schemes as well as so many different plans using this software, such as: Business Process Models, UML, ERD, Gantt and Organizational Charts, Building Plans, Network, Engineering, Marketing Diagrams as well as TQM, Science and Education and Software Development ones, Dashboards and GEO Maps, Business Infographics, SWOT Matrix, Finance and Accounting flowcharts and very many other in terms of running your business not worrying about losing the race with all of your competitors. The final great looking result of your work in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with help of our templates, samples and stencil libraries, can be reviewed after, modified and converted to very many of different formats, such as PDF file, PowerPoint Presentation and image, including MS Visio. This applications’ compatibility can be proven by simply trying to use both and choosing the one, which is better for you. And we know which one you will choose. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the most convenient software.

Data Flow Diagram Symbols. DFD Library

Showing information transfers and processing some system’s steps, it is better to illustrate such processes on a diagram in a way of data flow one. Data flow diagram (DFD) is the one to represent the connections and relationships between users and developers. Using structured systems analysis in terms of displaying the inputs and the outputs is possible with Data Flow Diagram software called ConceptDraw DIAGRAM all together with templates and samples existing and in advance created for your use to make it easier to use our product and to let your business grow and prosper. Find over 1000 symbols we offer to create your diagram and try to review final one, modify as well as convert it to a variety of formats: PDF, HTML, Adobe Flash, MS PowerPoint Presentation, MS Visio, or print it, or send quick via e-mail. Section Solutions on this site can be very helpful to start and it will help you to get used to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM as there are many tutorials and articles as well as videos and samples.
HelpDesk

Create Data Flow Diagram. ConceptDraw HelpDesk

Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) helps identifying business processes. At its simplest, a data flow diagram shows how data flows through a system. It displays where 

Sales Process Flowcharts

Sales Process Flowcharts solution

Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM)

Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM) was developed in the UK in the early 1980s and accepted in 1993 in order to analyze and project the information systems. Use the data flow diagrams (DFD) for describing the informational, functional and event-trigger models, the Logical Data Structure (LDS) diagrams for describing which data the system operates with and Entity Life History (ELH) diagrams for modelling events that happened in the system and find it simple to make any of these or other diagrams with help of our software. No matter what kind of flowcharts you decided to create, you can always do it using our ConceptDraw DIAGRAM product with help of Solutions sector on this site as well as STORE application which you can download to use the existing layouts from. Starting now, you’ll definitely make a better chart tomorrow, so why not to do it now, at this very moment? Once you get used to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM , you’ll find our product to be the most smart version of any existing applications and you’ll recommend it to all those who you care for to simplify their work and their lives.

Cross-Functional Flowchart - The easiest way to draw

Cross-functional flow chart - Credit approval process

Interaction Overview Diagram UML2.0. Professional UML Drawing

UML Interaction Overview Diagram. System authentication

Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

Trying to show the interaction between some system and its external agents that act as data sinks and data sources, you wonder about the best way of making it and we can now recommend you to create the data flow diagram or DFD in order to make it simpler to understand the all existing connections. To draw such diagram sounds like very complex thing, but once you download ConceptDraw DIAGRAM in order to use it as a professional tool for drawing the charts, flowcharts, diagrams, plans ad schemes, you will find the process of drawing very entertaining and simple as there are so many stencil libraries with so many design symbols which you can use for making any diagram, including the data flow one. Discover our smart product and explore its application called ConceptDraw STORE to make a professionally looking diagram having no previous experience in making it before.

Standard Flowchart Symbols and Their Usage. Basic Flowchart

Creating flowcharts use special objects to express what is needed to be presented or explained. Find Standard Flowchart Symbols as well as specific ones which can be used in different fields of activity showing the workflows in auditing, accounting, selling processes (to show the interaction between customer and sales company or an internal sales process), human resource management (displaying recruitment, payroll systems, hiring process and company’s development) and many more kinds of business in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM as well as Process Map, Business Process, and Education Flowcharts Symbols. Visualize your activities using various shapes connected with arrowed lines showing the process flow directions. Describe your business and technical processes as well as software algorithms using one of the best software for this purpose – ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. Feel free to use any symbol from the set of samples, and templates on Flowchart Solution which are also available in ConceptDraw STORE.