Create Flowchart using diagrams.net
Creating a Flow Chart
In this section, the speaker explains how to create a flow chart using the software. They demonstrate the process of creating a flow chart and introduce the different symbols used in flow charts.
Introduction to Flow Chart Creation
- Open the software and select "File" > "New" > "Diagram" > "Flow Chart".
- Name the flow chart and click "OK".
Symbols Used in Flow Charts
- Various symbols are available for use in flow charts.
- The speaker prefers using the simple section that contains frequently used symbols.
- Symbols can be dragged and dropped from the left pane to the canvas.
- Symbols have arrows indicating their direction (up, down, left, right).
Adding Symbols and Arrows
- Drag and drop symbols onto the canvas to add them to your flow chart.
- Use arrows behind symbols to connect them quickly.
- Hover over an arrow symbol and drag it to create a new step with connected arrows.
Deleting Symbols
- To delete a symbol, select it and press the delete button.
Creating a Simple Flow Chart
In this section, a simple problem statement is introduced, and step-by-step instructions are provided for creating a flow chart based on that problem statement.
Problem Statement: Checking Odd or Even Numbers
- The problem is to read a number from input and determine if it's odd or even using modulo operation.
Steps for Creating Flow Chart:
- Start with a start symbol.
- Create a process symbol for reading the number from input.
- Add a decision-making symbol to check if number modulo 2 equals zero (even).
- Connect arrows based on conditions (even or odd).
- Add print statements for even and odd numbers.
- Finish with an end or stop symbol.
Conclusion
The speaker summarizes the process of creating a simple flow chart for checking odd or even numbers.
Summary
- Start with a start symbol.
- Read the number from input using a process symbol.
- Use a decision-making symbol to check if the number modulo 2 equals zero (even).
- Connect arrows based on conditions (even or odd).
- Add print statements for even and odd numbers.
- Finish with an end or stop symbol.
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