IBM Flowchart Template, GX20-8020-1 UM-010, IBM, 1970-12 Scan

Sep 12, 2026

This document is a flowchart template guide by IBM, published in December 1970. It details a variety of flowchart symbols used in systems analysis and documentation, providing their names, descriptions, and applications. The guide is divided into two main sections: "BASIC flowchart symbols" for general use, and "BASIC flowchart symbols, related to systems" for system-specific representations. The "BASIC flowchart symbols" section covers fundamental shapes like terminators, processes, input/output, decisions, and connectors. The "BASIC flowchart symbols, related to systems" section expands on these with symbols for specific data storage, manipulation, and flow, such as magnetic tape, disk files, custom functions, and communication links. The document also includes illustrations of IBM flowcharting templates, which are physical stencils designed to aid in drawing these symbols accurately. This resource serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding and creating flowcharts according to IBM standards of the era, aiming to improve clarity and consistency in system design and documentation.

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BASIC flowchart symbols

BASIC flowchart symbols, related to systems

FAQs

What are the two main sections of the IBM flowchart guide?

The two main sections are "BASIC flowchart symbols" for general use and "BASIC flowchart symbols, related to systems" for system-specific representations.

What kind of information do the "BASIC flowchart symbols" cover?

This section covers fundamental shapes like terminators, processes, input/output, decisions, and connectors used in general flowcharting.

What is the purpose of the illustrated IBM flowcharting templates?

The illustrated templates are physical stencils designed to help users draw flowchart symbols accurately and consistently.

Sep 12, 2026

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