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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,
The vector stencils library "Zodiac constellations" contains 24 icons of Zodiac constellations star charts and Zodiac sign symbols.
Use these shapes to draw astronomical diagrams and illustrations in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Astronomy solution from the Science and Education area in ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Aries
Aries, Aries,
Taurus
Taurus, Taurus,
Gemini
Gemini, Gemini,
Cancer
Cancer, Cancer,
Leo
Leo, Leo,
Virgo
Virgo, Virgo,
Libra
Libra, Libra,
Scorpius
Scorpius, Scorpius,
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, Sagittarius,
Capricornus
Capricornus, Capricornus,
Aquarius
Aquarius, Aquarius,
Pisces
Pisces, Pisces,
Aries sign
Aries sign, Aries symbol, Aries sign,
Taurus sign
Taurus sign, Taurus symbol, Taurus sign,
Gemini sign
Gemini sign, Gemini symbol, Gemini sign,
Cancer sign
Cancer sign, Cancer symbol, Cancer sign,
Leo sign
Leo sign, Leo symbol, Leo sign,
Virgo sign
Virgo sign, Virgo symbol, Virgo sign,
Libra sign
Libra sign, Libra symbol, Libra sign,
Scorpius sign
Scorpius sign, Scorpius symbol, Scorpius sign,
Sagittarius sign
Sagittarius sign, Sagittarius symbol, Sagittarius sign,
Capricornus sign
Capricornus sign, Capricornus symbol, Capricornus sign,
Aquarius sign
Aquarius sign, Aquarius symbol, Aquarius sign,
Pisces sign
Pisces sign, Pisces symbol, Pisces sign,
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How to Create an Object-Role Modeling (ORM) Diagram

Object Role Modeling (ORM) Diagrams solution extends the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software functionality with powerful vector diagramming and data modeling tools, large quantity of specially developed samples and examples, and rich variety of vector objects corresponding to common ORM notation, which are convenient for using when developing the comprehensive, clear and visual Object Role Modeling (ORM) diagrams and schematics.
The vector stencils library "IDEF0" contains 26 IDEF0 diagram symbols.
Use it for business process modeling with IDEF0 diagrams.
"The IDEF0 model ... is based on a simple syntax. Each activity is described by a verb-based label placed in a box. Inputs are shown as arrows entering the left side of the activity box while output are shown as exiting arrows on the right side of the box. Controls are displayed as arrows entering the top of the box and mechanisms are displayed as arrows entering from the bottom of the box. Inputs, Controls, Outputs, and Mechanisms are all referred to as concepts.
- Arrow: A directed line, composed of one or more arrow segments, that models an open channel or conduit conveying data or objects from source (no arrowhead) to use (with arrowhead). There are 4 arrow classes: Input Arrow, Output Arrow, Control Arrow, and Mechanism Arrow (includes Call Arrow). See Arrow Segment, Boundary Arrow, Internal Arrow.
- Box: A rectangle, containing a name and number, used to represent a function.
- Context: The immediate environment in which a function (or set of functions on a diagram) operates.
- Decomposition: The partitioning of a modeled function into its component functions.
- Fork: The junction at which an IDEF0 arrow segment (going from source to use) divides into two or more arrow segments. May denote unbundling of meaning.
- Function: An activity, process, or transformation (modeled by an IDEF0 box) identified by a verb or verb phrase that describes what must be accomplished.
- Join: The junction at which an IDEF0 arrow segment (going from source to use) merges with one or more other arrow segments to form a single arrow segment. May denote bundling of arrow segment meanings.
- Node: A box from which child boxes originate; a parent box. See Node Index, Node Tree, Node Number, Node Reference, Diagram Node Number." [IDEF0. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - IDEF0" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the solution "IDEF Business Process Diagrams" from the area "Business Processes" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
IDEF0 diagram symbols
IDEF0 diagram symbols, text note, straight line segment, reader note, node tree, model note, mechanism feedback, down and under, label, joining arrows, input feedback, down and under, forking arrows, curved arrow segment, control feedback, up and over, IDEF0 node, IDEF0 line arrow segment, IDEF0 box, IDEF0, IDEF standard diagram form, IDEF diagram form,
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How to Develop a Business Process Model

An overview of any business process includes the description of the steps needed to implement any business task. The best approach to business process designing and analyzing is to depict visually the steps of the business process in the form of the business process diagram. Designing a Business Process diagram includes many different and specific elements that can be managed using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. The ability to create Business Process diagrams according to the BPMN 2.0 is provided by the Business Process Model and Notation solution.

ERD Symbols and Meanings

Crow's foot notation is used in Barker's Notation, Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM) and information engineering. Crow's foot diagrams represent entities as boxes, and relationships as lines between the boxes. Different shapes at the ends of these lines represent the cardinality of the relationship.
The Chen's ERD notation is still used and is considered to present a more detailed way of representing entities and relationships.
To create an ERD, software engineers mainly turn to dedicated drawing software, which contain the full notation resources for their specific database design - ERD symbols and meanings. CS Odessa has released an all-inclusive Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) solution for their powerful drawing program, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
How to Build an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
The vector stencils library "UML class diagrams" contains 38 symbols for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"... classes are represented with boxes which contain three parts:
(1) The top part contains the name of the class. It is printed in Bold, centered and the first letter capitalized.
(2) The middle part contains the attributes of the class. They are left aligned and the first letter is lower case.
(3) The bottom part gives the methods or operations the class can take or undertake. They are also left aligned and the first letter is lower case. ...
To indicate a classifier scope for a member, its name must be underlined. ...
An association can be named, and the ends of an association can be adorned with role names, ownership indicators, multiplicity, visibility, and other properties. ...
Aggregation ... is graphically represented as a hollow diamond shape on the containing class end of the tree with a single line that connects the contained class to the containing class.
... graphical representation of a composition relationship is a filled diamond shape on the containing class end of the tree of lines that connect contained class(es) to the containing class.
... graphical representation of a Generalization is a hollow triangle shape on the superclass end of the line (or tree of lines) that connects it to one or more subtypes.
... graphical representation of a Realization is a hollow triangle shape on the interface end of the dashed line (or tree of lines) that connects it to one or more implementers. A plain arrow head is used on the interface end of the dashed line that connects it to its users.
Multiplicity ... representation of an association is a line with an optional arrowhead indicating the role of the object(s) in the relationship, and an optional notation at each end indicating the multiplicity of instances of that entity (the number of objects that participate in the association).
Entity classes ... are drawn as circles with a short line attached to the bottom of the circle. Alternatively, they can be drawn as normal classes with the «entity» stereotype notation above the class name." [Class diagram. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - UML class diagrams" is included in the Rapid UML solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
UML class diagram symbols
UML class diagram symbols, template class, self association, package, object, note, interface, frame, component, class, NARY, N-ary association,
This bank account UML package diagram was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: Package diagram1.jpg.
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This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. [creativecommons.org/ licenses/ by-sa/ 3.0/ deed.en]
"A very important concept in object-oriented design, inheritance, refers to the ability of one class (child class) to inherit the identical functionality of another class (super class), and then add new functionality of its own. (In a very non-technical sense, imagine that I inherited my mother's general musical abilities, but in my family I'm the only one who plays electric guitar.) To model inheritance on a class diagram, a solid line is drawn from the child class (the class inheriting the behavior) with a closed, unfilled arrowhead (or triangle) pointing to the super class. Consider types of bank accounts: Figure 4 shows how both CheckingAccount and SavingsAccount classes inherit from the BankAccount class.
Figure 4: Inheritance is indicated by a solid line with a closed, unfilled arrowhead pointing at the super class." [ibm.com/ developerworks/ rational/ library/ content/ RationalEdge/ sep04/ bell/ index.html]
This bank account UML package diagram example was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the ATM UML Diagrams solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Bank account UML package diagram
Bank account UML package diagram, uml 2.5 class, package, generalization,

UML Class Diagram Constructor

UML Class Diagrams is a type of static structure diagram that is used both for general conceptual modeling of the systematics of the application, and for detailed modeling translating the models into programming code. It describes the structure of a system by showing the: classes of a system, attributes, operations, and the relationships between them.
The Rapid UML Solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM includes the UML Class Diagram library that helps you to design the UML Class Diagram quick and easy. You can simply and quickly drop the ready-to-use objects from the library into your document to create the UML Class Diagram.
The vector stencils library "Winter Olympics pictograms" contains 29 pictograms and silhouettes.
Use it for drawing Winter Olympics diagrams, infographics and illustrations in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Winter Sports solution from the Sport area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Olympic rings
Olympic rings, Olympic rings,
Olympic torch
Olympic torch, Olympic torch,
Olympic medal pedestal
Olympic medal pedestal, Olympic medal pedestal, winners podium,
Olympic medal, gold
Olympic medal, gold, gold olympic medal,
Olympic medal, silver
Olympic medal, silver, silver olympic medal,
Olympic medal, bronze
Olympic medal, bronze, bronze olympic medal,
Olympic medal with ribbon, gold
Olympic medal with ribbon, gold, gold olympic medal,
Olympic medal with ribbon, silver
Olympic medal with ribbon, silver, silver olympic medal,
Olympic medal with ribbon, bronze
Olympic medal with ribbon, bronze, bronze olympic medal,
Skis
Skis, skis,
Ski poles
Ski poles, ski poles,
Biathlon rifle
Biathlon rifle, biathlon rifle,
Snowboard
Snowboard, snowboard,
Ski goggles
Ski goggles, ski goggles,
Ski gloves
Ski gloves, ski gloves,
Ice hockey helmet
Ice hockey helmet, ice hockey helmet,
Hockey stick
Hockey stick, hockey stick,
Hockey puck
Hockey puck, hockey puck,
Ice hockey skates
Ice hockey skates, ice hockey skates silhouette,
Ice skates
Ice skates, ice skates for girls, ice skates silhouette,
Luge
Luge, luge,
Bobsleigh sled
Bobsleigh sled, bobsleigh sled,
Curling stone
Curling stone, curling rock, curling stone, curling sport equipment,
Curling broom
Curling broom, curling broom, curling sport equipment,
Mountains
Mountains, mountains,
Mountains 2
Mountains 2, mountains,
Snowflake
Snowflake, snowflake,
Fir-tree
Fir-tree, fir-tree,
Ski lift
Ski lift, ski lift ride, ski lift silhouette,
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