Suggestions for a simple to use free FlowChart software package

Suggestions for a simple to use free FlowChart software package

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6 March 2023 at 17:40 #636424
Greensands
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.Hi – Can anyone recommend a simple to use (foc) Flow chart software package. The sort of thing I am looking for is a means of selecting various shapes indicating Data Input, Decision making etc with connecting straight lines and the option to insert text within the selected shapes – all quite basic stuff. I think it may be something which is already available in the latest versions of MS Office but I am currently using MS 2007 which does not have it. I have looked at SmartDraw but I don't think it is available as a freebie. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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6 March 2023 at 17:40 #21406
Greensands
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6 March 2023 at 18:56 #636442
DC31k
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A long time ago, I used one called Dia. It was not dire. They used to do one with only half the features. I think it was called radius.
6 March 2023 at 19:39 #636445
John Hinkley
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Do you have a copy of LibreOffice on your computer? If so,then this may be useful:

Flowchart drawing with LibreOffice

Or at least kick you off in the right direction. Not tried it myself. Last time I drew a flowchart, it was all done by hand for a Computer Studies "O" level examwhen I was 35, 1982!

John

P.S. Got a grade A!
6 March 2023 at 20:02 #636446
John Haine
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Or open office draw. Good package for all sorts of things but remember to save your work frequently as it can be a bit fragile.
6 March 2023 at 20:03 #636447
Swarf Maker
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@swarfmaker85383
I have used 'LucidChart' and found it very good.
6 March 2023 at 21:06 #636453
Phil Lingham
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I had good results with draw.io

Seemed quite similar to the Microsoft Flowcharting programme that I used at work before I retired
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