

2-D shape A Visio shape that has a border and an interior and behaves like a polygon. 1-D shape A Visio shape that has two endpoints and behaves like a line, sometimes in spite of its physical appearance. Relationship connectors are used to show an association between entities.

Attributes are encapsulated within the entity shapes.

It's good for a clean look when there are many attributes, such as a model of a complex database system. Crow's Foot Database Notation The most commonly used notation. BPMN Diagram A flow chart method that models the steps of a planned business process from end to end. Data Flow Diagram a graphical description of the flow of data within an organization, including data sources/destinations, data flows, transformation processes, and data storage. Gantt Chart A time and activity bar chart that is used for planning, managing, and controlling major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.
