BPMN 2.0 Symbols Reference
The most-used BPMN 2.0 elements on one page — events, tasks, gateways, flows and swimlanes: what each represents and when to use it. Want a diagram now? Describe the process to Tramito and the AI draws executable BPMN with these standard symbols.
Start event
Where a process begins. A thin-bordered circle; a process usually has one start.
End event
Where a process ends. A thick-bordered circle; there can be several for different outcomes.
Task / activity
A unit of work to perform. A rounded rectangle — the backbone of the process.
Exclusive gateway (XOR)
Picks exactly one outgoing branch by condition. Diamond with an ×.
Parallel gateway (AND)
Activates all branches at once; the join waits for all. Diamond with a +.
Sequence flow
Connects two elements to show order of execution. A solid line with a filled arrowhead.
Pool / Lane
Splits responsibility by participant/role; each lane is one owner.
Intermediate event
Something that happens mid-process, e.g. a timer or message. A double-bordered circle.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is BPMN different from a flowchart?
- BPMN 2.0 is a process standard with strict semantics — gateways, events and lanes are precisely defined, and the diagram can be executed by a process engine; an ordinary flowchart is just illustrative.
- Exclusive vs parallel gateway?
- An exclusive gateway (diamond with X) takes exactly one branch by condition; a parallel gateway (diamond with +) activates all branches at once and waits for all to finish at the join.