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Manual Input flowchart shapes show process steps where the operator/ user is prompted for information that must be manually input into a system.

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Indicates a process step where information is displayed to a person (e.g., PC user, machine operator). This shape is not as commonly used as the Document flowchart shape, even when multiple documents are implied. Same as Document, except, well, multiple documents. Pretty self explanatory - the Document flowchart symbol is for a process step that produces a document. As such, the shape is more often referred to as an I/O shape than a Data shape. The Data flowchart shape indicates inputs to and outputs from a process. This symbol and the Or symbol are really more relevant in data processing flow diagrams than in process flowcharts. The merge symbol is more common for this use, though. The logical Summing Junction flowchart shape is shows when multiple branches converge into a single process. When using this symbol, it is important to label the out-going flow lines to indicate the criteria to follow each branch. The logical Or symbol shows when a process diverges - usually for more than 2 branches.

Process Mapping: commonly indicates storage of finished goods. Also commonly indicates a Measurement, with a capital 'M' inside the symbol. Process Mapping: commonly indicates storage of raw materials.ДЇlowchart: Shows when a process splits into parallel paths. In actual practice, most flowcharts just use the Connect shape for both on-page and off-page references.ДЇlowchart: Shows the merging of multiple processes use numbers for Off-Page Connectors and capital letters for Connectors. When using them in conjunction with Connectors, it's best to differentiate the labels, e.g.

Off-Page Connector shows continuation of a process flowchart onto another page.

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Process Mapping: In process maps, this symbol is full sized and shows an Inspection point in They are also handy for jumping to and from a sub-processes defined in a separate area than the main flowchart. Connectors are usually labeled with capital letters (A, B, AA) to show matching jump points. Typically, a Decision flowchart shape is used when there are 2 options (Yes/No, No/No-Go, etc.)ДЇlowchart: In flowcharts, this symbol is typically small and is used as a Connector to show a jump from one point in the process flow to another. Indicates a question or branch in the process flow. When used as a Start symbol, terminators depict a trigger action that sets the process flow into motion. Terminators show the start and stop points in a process. In data processing flowcharts, this data flow shape indicates a looping operation along with a loop limit symbol (which is not supported by Microsoft Office, but a Manual Operation symbol rotated 180В° will do the trick.)Д«ranching and Control of Flow Symbols SymbolДЇlow line connectors show the direction that the process flows. Manual Operations flowchart shapes show which process steps are not automated. Delay shapes are common in process mapping.ДЄs the names states, any process step that is a Preparation process flow step, such as a set-up operation. The Delay flowchart symbol depicts any waiting period that is part of a process. Flow lines into an alternate process flow step are typically dashed. If the sub-process is considered 'known' but not actually defined in a process procedure, work instruction, or some other process flowchart or documentation, then it is best not to use this symbol since it implies a formally defined process.ДЄs the shape name suggests, this flowchart symbol is used when the process flow step is an alternate to the normal process step. This shape commonly depicts sub-processes (or subroutines in programming flowcharts).

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This is the most common symbol in both process flowcharts and process maps.ДЄ Predefined Process symbol is a marker for another process step or series of process flow steps that are formally defined elsewhere. Learn more about making flowcharts with FlowBreeze Download Process / Operation Symbols Symbol

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