Flowchart diagrams
The Flowchart Diagrams category includes the following types:
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Basic Flowchart Diagrams
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Cross-Functional Diagrams
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SDL Diagrams
The following tables describe the different shapes available for each diagram type, and the corresponding TotalAgility nodes.
Microsoft Visio Shape |
TotalAgility Node |
Description |
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N/A |
Start Node |
The first shape in an Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node. A start node indicates the first point in a process map and where the business process starts. |
Decision |
Decision |
A decision point in a process map indicates where a choice must be made about which path the process follows. A business rule applied to the decision point determines the execution path. |
Predefined Process |
Embedded Map |
A predefined process is an embedded map if you link it as follows:
The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map). |
Activity |
A predefined process is an activity that is not linked. |
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Parallel Mode |
Arc |
In a process map, the Arc tool adds a free flow line to an activity in order to produce parallel activities.
You need to set up dependants for the activity immediately
after it.
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Terminator |
End Node |
An End Node indicates that no further action is available and defines the end of a process map or the end of a stage in a process map. A process map can have a series of end nodes. |
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Arc |
An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed. |
Annotation |
None |
Ignores this shape. |
Microsoft Visio Shape |
TotalAgility Node | Description |
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N/A |
Start Node |
The first shape in a Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node. |
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None |
TotalAgility ignores these shapes because they control the visual representation of the flowchart and have no other meaning. |
Microsoft Visio Shape |
TotalAgility Node |
Description |
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N/A |
Start Node |
The first shape in an Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node. |
Start Variable Start |
Start Node |
Same as above. |
Decision 1 Decision 2 |
Decision |
A decision point in a process map indicates where a choice must be made about which path the process follows. A business rule applied to the decision point determines the execution path. |
Procedure Variable Procedure Multi Document |
Embedded Map |
A predefined process is an embedded map if you link it as follows:
The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map). |
Activity |
A predefined process is an activity that is not linked. |
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Terminator |
End Note |
An End Node indicates that no further action is available and defines the end of a process map or the end of a stage in a process map. A process map can have a series of end nodes. |
Dynamic Connector Line Curve Connector |
Arc |
An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed. |