Each shape on the stencil represents a different kind of step in a process. However, there is no standard, universal meaning for the shapes – any shape can carry whatever meaning is agreed on by the people who will create and read the flowcharts. That said, Visio shapes have names that suggest their most common uses.
One of the next things we wondered was, what are Visio shapes and how to use them?
Visio shapes generally have names that suggest their most common uses such as: * Start/End : Use this shape for the first and last step of your process. Also known as a terminator. * Process: This shape represents a typical step in your process.
What is the basic flowchart shapes stencil in Visio?
When you open the Basic Flowchart template in Visio, the Basic Flowchart Shapes stencil opens too. Each shape on the stencil represents a different kind of step in a process.
How many Visio shapes should I use in my flowchart?
Most flowcharts tend to use only three or four of the shapes, unless there is a clear business reason to use more. Visio shapes generally have names that suggest their most common uses such as: * Start/End: Use this shape for the first and last step of your process.
What do the shapes on the drawing mean?
* Data: This shape indicates that information is coming into the process from outside, or leaving the process. This shape can also be used to represent materials and is sometimes called an Input/Output shape. * On-page reference: This small circle (also known as Connector) indicates that the next (or previous) step is somewhere else on the drawing.
Much the same way that lines have meaning, shapes have meaning and are an important building block in the visual grammar and visual thinking we have at our disposal as designers. Shapes have an endless variety of characteristics, each communicating different messages to your audience.
Also known as a terminator. * Process: This shape represents a typical step in your process. This is the most frequently used shape in almost every process. * Decision: This shape indicates a point where the outcome of a decision dictates the next step.