Definition Flowchart
“A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows. This diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution model to a given problem. Flowcharts are used in analyzing, designing, documenting or managing a process or program in various fields.” [Wikipedia]
This definition flowchart gives a clear answer for the question "What is a flowchart?". It is convenient to use a powerful ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Flowcharts Solution from the "Diagrams" Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park to design flowcharts of various types which will additionally illustrate a definition flowchart.
According to the definition flowchart, the flowcharts consist from the simple geometric symbols and arrows which define relationships. Flowcharts Solution offers you two libraries with large set of already predesigned flowchart symbols and arrows. You need only drag the desired of them from the libraries to document and connect as necessary.
For example, if we talking about programming, you will need an oval symbol to represent beginning and end of a program, a rectangle symbol for representing process, a diamond symbol for decision, a parallelogram for I/O process, and a cloud for Internet.
Example 1. Definition Flowchart. Design Elements. Planning Process Flowchart for Apple OS X and Windows
The flowchart sample you see on this example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software using the tools of Flowcharts Solution and shows the planning process. It is included in Flowcharts Solution and available from ConceptDraw STORE.
Use the definition flowchart and predesigned objects from the libraries of Flowcharts Solution for ConceptDraw Solution Park to design professional looking Flowcharts and flowchart definition samples fast, easy, 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 Flowcharts Solution is available for all ConceptDraw DIAGRAM or later users.
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The activity of any organization is more or less branchy network of processes. The description of these processes is a hard technical task which requires definite methodology and standards.
According to the IDEF0 standard any process can be described in the form of a block (Activity Box) which has inputs and outputs. The process consists in transformation of inputs into outputs under the influence of the management and in the presence of necessary resources. Outputs of the given process later on can be either inputs for the next process or resources, or management means.
Picture: IDEF0 standard with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
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This sample shows the Flowchart that displays the architecture of SQL Exception Translation.
This sample was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software using the Flowcharts solution from the Diagrams area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Picture: Sample Project Flowchart. Flowchart Examples
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Use the Basic Diagramming Solution from the Universal Diagramming area of ConceptDraw Solution Park to easy create simple forms, questionnaires, survey forms, registration and application forms, etc.
Picture: Form Maker
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When you are drawing a cross-functional flowchart with ConceptDraw Arrows10 Technology - you get it easily and fast.
ConceptDraw Template library has more than enough versatility to draw any type of diagram with any degree of complexity.
You will get a cross-functional flowchart with basic shapes which can be drawn in minutes, as the result.
Picture: Cross Functional Flowchart Shapes
Sports Selection Flow Chart - This sample was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Flowcharts Solution from the Marketing Area and shows the Flow Chart of sport selection. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.
Picture: Flow Chart for Olympic Sports
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ConceptDraw is a good means of visualization of information of any kind as it features powerful graphic capabilities. The conception of using ConceptDraw and open formats by the programs that work with Internet can be used for displaying any data and any structure in Internet.
Picture: Internet solutions with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is an acknowledged method to visualize the logical structure of databases. Using special symbols described in ERD notations you can depict a database of any complexity.
The vector graphic ER diagrams produced when using ConceptDraw ERD solution can be used in whitepapers, presentations, datasheets, posters, or any technical materials.
Picture: What is Entity-Relationship Diagram
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This sample was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software using the Workflow Diagrams Solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
This sample shows the Workflow Diagram that clearly illustrates stages a BPM consists of and relations between all parts of business. The Workflow Diagrams are used to represent the transferring of data during the work process, to study and analysis the working processes, and to optimize a workflow.
Picture: Software Work Flow Process in Project Management with Diagram
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In software engineering, it is important to understand how the system would cooperate with external sources, like data sources. To give this information a visual representation, data flow diagrams (DFD) were used for years. The entire system is usually divided into smaller ones, and all of them process data flows in appropriate ways.
The visualizing business processes which engages the data transfer, is commonly preformed using DFDs (data flow diagrams). DFD is used to show the data flow processing and transformation. This DFD represents the electronic system of a customer purchase. It was created using Gane/Sarson notation. Data flow diagrams helps you to sort through and clarify transferring process making it available for analysis, and representation. ConceptDraw DFD solution introduces the vector library, containing the full set of icons from DFD notations.
Picture: Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
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Describing the way data flows through an information system might become a subject of a study. One of the kinds on a data flow diagram is called Gane Sarson Diagram after its authors, and it slightly differs from other notations. Process symbols in this notation are depicted as rounded rectangles connected with arrows representing data flows.
This is a sample of data flow diagram. It demonstrates utilization of the Gane-Sarson notation for making DFD on the example of an online appointment system of the Health Centre. This sample is used the vector objects library of Gane-Sarson DFD notation supplied by the ConceptDraw solution for data flow diagramming. It contains all symbols of the Gane-Sarson notation including connectors, jumps, and processes. This solution can be successfully utilized to generate DFDs for business documentation, and presentations.
Picture: Gane Sarson Diagram