Rapid Draw: How to Simplify Flow Charting

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Build your flowchart.
Keep your momentum.

Map out a process one step at a time. Rapid Draw adds and connects shapes so you can focus on the flow.

See it in action

Choose a direction.
Add the next step.

Select a directional arrow on an object, then choose the next shape. Rapid Draw creates the connection automatically.

Animated demonstration of adding and connecting flowchart shapes with Rapid Draw
  
Rapid Draw · Automatic shape connections

From a starting point to a complete process.

01 / START

Choose a template

Find a flowchart template in ConceptDraw STORE, including the Rapid Draw template.

02 / BUILD

Extend the flow

Use directional controls to add connected objects and develop your chart’s structure.

03 / REFINE

Add the details

Label each step and replace shapes as needed to explain your process clearly.

Make it your own

Show the process—and the people behind it.

Customize your objects

Adapt objects for Rapid Draw, including team photos that identify who owns each step.

Explore different views

Use separate layers for processes and resources. Toggle their visibility to change the perspective.