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Flowchart Block Types

Subchart Blocks

Subchart blocks represent other flowcharts within the project. Subchart blocks are generally used to break down a larger flowchart into simpler steps to reduce complexity and improve traceability.  

For example, in the flowchart shown next, the subchart block called "Cost of Repair" represents another flowchart in the project called "Repair Flowchart" (as shown in the inset). The subchart block processes the incoming value by using a copy of the flowchart that it represents, and then passes the output to the next block in the path.  

When you add a subchart block, you will be required to select the flowchart that the block represents or calls. Circular references are not permitted (i.e., a subchart block cannot call the flowchart in which it is placed), and any flowchart called by a subchart block must have a single starting block and a single end block.

During simulation, subchart blocks use a copy of the flowchart they represent, and not the actual flowchart that was created. This means that:

As you can see, for any result storage block not located in the main flowchart:

Note: Double-clicking a subchart block will open the flowchart that the block is based on. Open the Block Properties window for a subchart block by selecting the block and choosing the command on the Ribbon or pressing CTRL+E.

   

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