Process Map Generator
Make the handoff visible

Process Map Generator

Turn steps, owners and named decision branches into a downloadable swimlane process map. Include feedback loops and clear end points.

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Make it yours

One line: id | owner | action | next. Prefix a decision with ? and use two named targets such as yes:approve,no:revise. Leave a final | empty to end. Omit the next column to continue to the next line.

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Your result

Ready when you are

A little input.
A useful starting point.

Use the included request review flow: incomplete requests return to Intake, complete requests go to approval, and Operations archives the decision. The explicit loop makes rework visible.

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UNDER THE HOOD

A small text parser validates step IDs, owners and branch targets. Each owner becomes a vertical swimlane; input order determines vertical placement. Named decision links and feedback loops are drawn as SVG arrows. This is a visual documentation tool, not a BPMN validator, workflow runner or automatic process optimization system.

A BETTER STARTING POINT

Get more from your result.

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Capture one real case first

Choose a specific trigger, such as a customer requesting a refund, and follow an actual case until a clear end. Name steps with a verb and an object: verify receipt, approve refund, notify customer. Assign…

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Write decisions as explicit branches

A decision starts with a question mark and requires two named destinations. For example, review | Support | ?Eligible? | yes:refund,no:decline creates two visible paths. Use a final empty next column to end a…

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Review handoffs and failure paths

Walk the diagram with someone from every swimlane. Ask what starts their step, what information they need and how the next owner knows work is ready. Check both decision outcomes and every loop. An arrow does…

GOOD TO KNOW

A few useful answers.

What does a swimlane represent?

A lane groups steps by the owner text you enter. Use a person, team or system consistently; identical owner names share one lane.

Can a step return to an earlier step?

Yes. Set its next value to the earlier step ID. The diagram draws a return arrow, which is useful for revisions and missing-information loops.

How do I stop a branch?

End the line with an empty fourth column, for example finish | Operations | Archive result |. Without the fourth column, the next line is assumed.

Does this run or validate my workflow?

No. It checks syntax, target IDs and the two-branch decision format. It does not prove that all paths terminate or execute any business action.