Data Flow Diagrams
Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) are graphical representations of the "flow" of data through an information system. Data flow diagrams can be used for the visualization of data processing.
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM extended with Data Flow Diagrams Solution is a powerful data flow diagramming application that allows you quickly create any Data Flow Diagrams including the data storages, external entities, functional transforms, data flows, as well as control transforms and signals.

Example 1. Data Flow Diagrams - DFD Process of account receivable
Data Flow Diagrams Solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park includes a large set of templates and samples. You can find and open any of them from ConceptDraw STORE.
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Example 2. Data Flow Diagrams Solution in ConceptDraw STORE
Use also 3 libraries from Data Flow Diagrams Solution:
- Data Flow Diagrams Library
- Gane-Sarson Notation Library
- Yourdon and Coad Notation Library
with extensive range of necessary objects ready-made to drag-and-drop.
Example 3. Data Flow Diagrams - DFD Ceres
This example was created using the tools of Data Flow Diagrams Solution and shows the DFD Ceres. An experienced user spent 20 minutes creating it in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM This example is professional looking and can be successfully used in various presentations, business documents, on websites.
Use Data Flow Diagrams solution for designing your own Data Flow Diagrams quick, easy and effective.
All source documents are vector graphic documents. They are available for reviewing, modifying, or converting to a variety of formats (PDF file, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and many other graphic formats) from the ConceptDraw STORE. The Data Flow Diagrams Solution is available for all ConceptDraw DIAGRAM or later users.
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