iGrafx Diagram Types

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iGrafx has predefined diagram types and diagram templates that are optimized for creating unique diagrams, such as process maps (also known as flowcharts) and BPMN diagrams. Each diagram opens its related shape palette. All diagram types can be customized and saved as a new template. See Built-In and Custom Templates for more information on templates.

You can simulate Process and BPMN diagrams only. Simulation features are not available in FlowCharter.

The following table does not list sheet types; please see Sheet Components for more information on sheets and sheet types. The table explains when a diagram is a template based on another diagram type.

Diagram Type	What You Can Do With It
Process Diagram	Map, model, and simulate a process using activity data and swimlanes to show who is responsible for each task, and directed connector lines to show the flow of the process.
BPMN Diagram	Map, model, and simulate a process with correct-by-construction and real-time error checking features in compliance with the BPMN standard.
OrgChart Diagram	Create organization charts quickly with builder and data entry dialogs.
Cause and Effect Diagram	Analyze the source of errors in a process using the cause and effect diagram, Pareto chart, and information exported from the diagram to an FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) template.
Lean Value Stream Map	Draw a Lean Value Stream Map (VSM) of your current process with custom Lean data assigned to Lean activities. Display a variety of graphs for analysis, such as the Takt time and Distance Line.
Lean Extended Value Stream Map	Draw a Lean extended VSM (e.g. of an entire supply chain) with data rollup from child processes into parent shapes. This diagram is a template using the Lean VSM diagram type.
Basic Diagram	Perform simple diagramming and drawing, starting with a blank page.
Layout Diagram	Draw a layout of your current operation’s physical structure for Lean analysis. You may also use the layout diagram to draw a spaghetti chart. This diagram is a template using the Basic diagram type.
Pick Chart	Identify optimal choices and solutions using a four-quadrant Pick (also known as PACE) chart pre-populated with labels. This diagram is a template using the Basic diagram type.
SIPOC Diagram	Diagram the requirements of Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers (SIPOC). This diagram is a template using the Process diagram type.