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IBM Charting and Diagramming Template…………………………………………4  \nFigure 2. Direction of Flow………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nFigure 3. Document Symbols……………………………………………………………………………………6  \nFigure 4. Variations in the Use of Document Symbols………………………………………7  \nFigure 5. Document File Symbols…………………………………………………………………………………………9  \nFigure 6. Data Flow Chart…………………………………………………………………………………………………8  \nFigure 7. Clerical Function Symbol………………………………………………………………………………9  \nFigure 8. Unit Record Machine Symbols…………………………………………………………………………9  \nFigure 9. Typical Unit Record Machine Operations…………………………………………10  \nFigure 10. Data Processing System Symbols………………………………………………………………………11  \nFigure 11. Typical Data Processing System Configurations………………………………12  \nFigure 12. Typical Auxiliary Machine Operations……………………………………………14  \nFigure 13. Operational Flow Chart(Formal), Unit Record Procedures…………15  \nFigure 14. Operational Flow Chart (Formal), IBM 705 Procedures………………16  \nFigure 15. Operational Flow Chart(Informal),RAMAC 305 Procedures……17  \nFigure 16. Operational Flow Chart(Informal),IBM 650 Procedures…………18  \nFigure 17. Block Diagramming Symbols, Stored-Wired Program……………………19  \nFigure 18. RAMAC Decision Symbols…………………………………………………………………………………20  \nFigure 19. Detailed Block Diagram, Stored-Wired Program(RAMAC 305).21  \nFigure 20. Block Diagramming Symbols, Stored Program………………………………22  \nFigure 21. Decision Symbols Uses and Shorthand Notation………………………………23  \nFigure 22. General Block Diagram, Stored Program System…………………………………25  \nFigure 23. Detailed Block Diagram, Stored Program System……………………………26  \nFigure 24. Priority Routine Entry and Exit Symbols………………………………………27  \nFigure 1.IBM Charting and Diagramming Template,Form X24-5884-6  \n# Introduction\n\nThe old cliché which so strongly points up the quan-titative relationship between words and pictures hasparticular truth in the development and documenta-tion of data processing methods and procedures.Thesystems analyst finds use for many types of pictorialrepresentations,including forms layouts,control paneldiagrams,manpower loading charts,etc.The two tobe discussed here are the work-fiow chart and the blockdiagram.  \nA work-flow chart(or simply flow chart)is definedas a graphic representation of the system in whichdata provided by a source document is converted tofinal documents.(It should be noted here that in itsbroadest meaning a document is “any instrumentconveying information.”Such a definition is used inthis discussion in order to include punched cards,magnetic tape and paper tape in the same categoryas printed forms.)A flow chart,then,provides apicture of the data processing application from thestandpoint of what is to be accomplished.Such apicture gives primary emphasis to the documents in-volved and secondary emphasis to the work stationsthrough which they pass.  \nA block diagram is defined as a graphic representa-tion of the procedures by which data is","cbCain727YsrnfNE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain727YsrnfNE","pdf",1100636,29,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n# Flow Charting\n## Direction of Flow\n# Flow Charting and Block Diagramming Techniques","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a flow chart in data processing documentation?\",\"answer\":\"A flow chart shows what job is to be done by providing a picture of the data processing application, with emphasis on documents involved and the sequence of operations.\"},{\"question\":\"How is a block diagram different from a flow chart?\",\"answer\":\"A block diagram shows how a job is done by focusing on procedures, operations, and decisions required to complete the process, with less emphasis on document-only symbols.\"},{\"question\":\"What is meant by direction of flow in these charts?\",\"answer\":\"Direction of flow is indicated by lines and arrows, and symbols must be connected to show the sequence in which operations occur and how documents are disposed.\"}]","IBM Reference Manual - Flow Charting and Block Diagramming Techniques | PDF",73]