Which template for new software development

[Sue]

I need to document features for a new application within a website. Data
flows to and from 2 outside sites and 1 internal site. I'm focusing on "when
this is clicked, this happens and data flows from here to here" What
template would work best?

I'll diagram all the relationships in another graphic.

 

[Paul Herber]

I need to document features for a new application within a website. Data
flows to and from 2 outside sites and 1 internal site. I'm focusing on "when
this is clicked, this happens and data flows from here to here" What
template would work best?

I'll diagram all the relationships in another graphic.

"Data flows" and "what happens when" should be two separate diagrams.

You could mix diagram types, use a data-flow diagram for showing where
the data comes from and goes to, or use UML, a communication or
collaboration diagram for your data flow, then an activity/sequence
diagram for the "what happens when".

 

[Barb Way]

There are a variety of templates, so you should check them out to see which
work best for you. If you have Visio Pro, start with the Software
category, as there are several types around the program structure/data
flow/application design area. Also, in both Visio Standard and Pro, the
Flowchart category has the Basic Flowchart type, as well as some others
with unique shapes.

Also, you may already know this, but you can use many of the shapes in
other templates. For instance, you could start with the Basic Flowchart
template, and open one of the other stencils for specific shapes.

Finally - if you have a certain shape in mind, you can try searching by
name under Search For Shapes. This can sometimes overwhelm you with
shapes, but can help in finding out whether a specific shape exists.


Barb Way
Product Support - Visio
Microsoft Corporation
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I need to document features for a new application within a website. Data
flows to and from 2 outside sites and 1 internal site. I'm focusing on
"when
this is clicked, this happens and data flows from here to here" What
template would work best?

I'll diagram all the relationships in another graphic.