SmartDraw UML Center

Initial State
A filled circle followed by an arrow represents the initial action state.

Final State
An arrow pointing to a filled circle nested inside another circle represents the final action state.

Branching
A diamond represents a decision with alternate paths. The outgoing alternates should be labeled with a condition or guard expression. You can also label one of the paths "else."

Synchronization
A synchronization bar helps illustrate parallel transitions. Synchronization is also called forking and joining.

Swimlanes
Swimlanes group related activities into one column. Read this this flowchart tutorial to learn how to create swimlanes in SmartDraw.