Stencils tagged with ‘system’
Data Flow Diagram (SSADM)
The classic Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology by Chris Gane and Trish Sarson. SSADM is better known as Data Flow Diagrams. It is a simple and highly effective systems analysis and design (decomposition) methodology. It uses just four symbols, and it is excellent for communicating with non-technical users. A...more
Diagramming Reactive Systems
Graphical notation that is used to depict message flows from the Reactive Design Patterns book written by Roland Kuhn with Jamie Allen.
DSRP Diagrams (Metamaps or "Metacognitive Maps")
MetaMaps or DSRP Diagrams were developed at Cornell University by Dr. Derek Cabrera. They are "Metacognitive Maps" that show both the information and the structure of an idea or knowledge. They are based on four universal patterns of cognition ("DSRP"). MetaMaps are used by preschoolers and PhDs, CEOs and consultants. It is...more
FMC Block Diagram
finnlabs developed another set of FMC Block Diagram stencils as the Fundamental Modeling Concepts (FMC) constitutes a solid base for every day communication, no matter whether within the engineering team or with clients or partners.
Functional Flow Block Diagram (FFBD)
Contains all the major components for a Functional Flow Block Diagram (FFBD), which are used in developing the functional architecture of a system and describing the system's functional flow.
Root Cause Analysis
My personal stencil for Root Cause Analysis. Colors express fact severity, while border thickness shows our perception of our ability to influence the facts.
Si* Notation
This is a stencil for the security extension of the i* requirements in engineering notation.
Software Architecture Whiteboarding
Many years ago, I decided to go 100% digital and eliminate all paper based notes, scribbles and whiteboards. OmniGraffle helped me a great deal achieve that goal. I created this stencil to help throw ideas on a 'digital' white board and conduct brainstorming sessions with remote team members via screen sharing. Hope you find...more
Swim Lane Deluxe
The swim lane diagram shows graphically the relationship of an application’s components and the group responsible for the component. This swim lane stencil includes Actors, Systems, Screens, Pages and Flow Diagram elements. Most of the stencil elements are borrowed from the existing Isometric stencils.