CLASS NOTES:
SD110 Computer Programming Logic
 
 

 

FLOWCHART SYMBOLS
 
 
OVERVIEW:
 
   


Below are the basic building block of symbols used in making a Flowchart.
There are additional symbols, but these are the ones you will deal with most often.

Terminator. Used to begin or end a sequence of code be it a main program or a function. Will have words like Start, Begin, Stop, End within to indicate its role.
Sequence or Processing. Used to state some change in values be it setting or creating a vriable, processing a value, etc. These items the computer handles without user input.
Decision (If-Then-Else). When a decision needs to be made this is the symbol. There will be one of two possible outcomes from this decision block, True or False.
Input / Output. Signifies data needing to be entered into the program like data from the user, or data coming out of the program like Print statements.
Function. Identifies a module of code with its own identity.
Connector. Used to connect lines of code appearing on separate pages. There will generally be a number or letter inside the circle with a matching number or letter on another page.

 

   
     
 
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