Flowcharts Pseudocode

Flowchart Symbols Different flowchart shapes have different conventional meanings. The meanings of some of the more common shapes are as follows: Terminator The terminator symbol represents the starting or ending point of the system.

Process A box indicates some particular operation.

Decision A diamond represents a decision or branching point. Lines coming out from the diamond indicates different possible situations, leading to different sub-processes.

Data It represents information entering or leaving the system. An input might be an order from a customer. Output can be a product to be delivered.

Flow Lines represent the flow of the sequence and direction of a process.

Flowchart examples Flowchart Example – Calculate sum of two numbers

Flowchart Example – Calculate Profit and Loss The flowchart example below shows how profit and loss can be calculated.