The first group consists of mode tools. The mode tools are Select , Figure , Line and Text . The select mode allows the user to select objects on the screen and move objects around the drawing window. The figure mode is used to draw figures, connect lines, and add Activity Name text without switching modes. Line mode is used to draw stand alone and connecting lines between figures.
Text mode is used for inserting text into the diagram.
Process Charter provides the Mode menu and Mode buttons to simplify access to these tools, thereby easing the flowchart creation process. D efining R esources The ability to associate resources, such as people and material items, to each activity of a process is a value added feature of Process Charter. Once the diagram is complete, Resources can be defined and associated with each activity. During the process model simulation, these resources are used to determine the cost and duration of the process activities. A better understanding of the constraints that affect processes is gained from this feature.