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Flowchart diagrams

The Flowchart Diagrams category includes the following types:

Basic Flowchart Diagrams
Cross-Functional Diagrams
SDL Diagrams

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

Table 1. Basic Flowchart 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. 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: Select Format > Behavior > Double click. Select the Go To page option. From the dropdown 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 in order to produce parallel activities. Note You need to set up dependants for the activity immediately after it.
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	Ignores this shape.

Table 2. Cross-Functional Flowchart 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 Start node.
Functional Band Separator	None	TotalAgility ignores these shapes because they control the visual representation of the flowchart and have no other meaning.

Table 3. SDL 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.
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: Select Format > Behavior > Double click. Select the Go To page option. From the dropdown list, select the page to link. The related drawing is also exported as an embedded process map (or child map).
Procedure Variable Procedure Multi Document	Activity	A predefined process is an activity that is not linked.
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.