LanFlow Diagram Components

Figures are the primary components of a LanFlow diagram. They often represent steps in a process. A figure can have any shape or design such as a circle, square, or any illustration. A figure also has stylistic attributes such as color and border width. Additionally, a figure can contain one or more text areas in which you can add descriptive text.

Connectors are lines that connect two figure. They usually represent a path between two figure or a “flow” of control. Connectors can be straight, curved, smoothed, or rounded. Each end of a connector can have an attached shape such as an arrowhead.

Junctions are the points at which multiple segments of a connector meet. They often form a vertex for a line or a control point for a curve. Junctions make it possible for a connector to bend around corners, wrap around figure, and connect to other connectors.

Labels are stand-alone text objects that serve as titles, annotations, and paragraphs. You can place any number of labels anywhere on a LanFlow diagram.

Connector labels are special labels that attach themselves to a connector and remain attached when you move the connector. They can be in-line (as shown), or lateral (alongside) the path.

Figure labels are special labels that attach themselves to a figure and remain attached when you move the figure.

Flow labels are special labels that attach themselves to a flow point where a connector meets a figure. If either the figure or the connector moves, the flow label moves accordingly. Flow labels can identify conditional branches (true and false, yes or no) or further describe relationships defined by connectors.