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Business process diagrams

The Business Process Diagrams category includes the following types:

Audit Diagrams
Work Flow Diagrams
Basic Flowchart Diagrams
TQM Diagrams
Cross-Functional Diagrams

The following tables describe the different shapes available for each diagram type, and the corresponding TotalAgility nodes:

Table 1. Audit diagram shapes
Microsoft Visio Shape	TotalAgility Node	Description
N/A	Start Node	The first shape in a Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a TotalAgility 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.
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.
Multi Proc/doc Multi Document	Embedded Map	A predefined process is an embedded map if you link it as follows: Select Format > Behavior > Double Click. Select the Go To page option. From the drop-down list, select the page to link. The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map).
Multi Proc/doc Multi Document	Activity	A predefined process is an activity that is not linked. Note An activity is an individual step or service that forms part of the business process. For example, get customer details.
Dynamic Connector Line Curve Connector Reference Point	Arc	An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed.
Title Block	None	TotalAgility ignores this shape.

Table 2. Workflow diagram shapes
Microsoft Visio Shape	TotalAgility Node	Description
	Start Node	The first shape in a Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node.
Dynamic Connector Line Curve Connector	Arc	An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed.

Table 3. Basic flowchart diagram shapes
Microsoft Visio Shape	TotalAgility Node	Description
N/A	Start Node	The first shape in an Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node.
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: Select Format > Behavior > Double Click. Select the Go To page option. From the drop-down list, select the page to link. The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map).
Predefined Process	Activity	A predefined process is an activity that is not linked.
Parallel Mode	Arc	In a process map, the Arc tool adds a free flow line to an activity, which produces parallel activities. Note Set up dependants for the activity immediately following the target activity.
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.
Dynamic Connector Line Curve Connector Control Transfer	Arc	An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed.
Annotation	None	TotalAgility ignores this shape.

Table 4. Cross-Functional flowchart diagram shapes
Microsoft Visio Shape	TotalAgility Node	Description
N/A	Start Node	The first shape in an Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node.
Function Band Separator	None	TotalAgility ignores these shapes because they control the visual representation of the flowchart and have no other meaning.

Table 5. TQM diagram shapes
Microsoft Visio Shape	TotalAgility Node	Description
N/A	Start Node	The first shape in an Microsoft Visio diagram with no origin (no input) defaults to a Start node.
Decision 1 Decision 2 Multi in/out 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.
Procedure	Embedded Map	A predefined process is an embedded map that you link as follows: Select Format > Behavior > Double Click. Select the Go To page option. From the drop-down list, select the page to link. The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map).
Procedure	Activity	A predefined process is an activity that is not linked.
Cause 1 Cause 2 Cause 3 Category Effect Dynamic Connector Line Connector Line Curve Connector Result No Result Branch: return Branch: no return Interrupt External Control Refinement	Arc	An Arc indicates where the next activity or decision will be placed. Use Result, No Result with Decisions shapes to indicate true/false paths.
Text Block	None	TotalAgility ignores these shapes.
A Fish Frame	None	TotalAgility ignores this shape.