Data Flow Diagrams

Data flow diagrams document how data moves through a system. NeoArc Studio supports both traditional DFD notation and data lineage diagrams for tracking data from source to destination.

Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

A Data Flow Diagram shows how data moves through a system, including:

DFD Shape Mapping

Use these NeoArc shapes for DFD elements:

Creating a DFD

DFD Levels

DFDs are typically created at multiple levels:

Data Lineage Diagrams

Data lineage diagrams track data from source systems to destination systems, showing transformations along the way. They answer the questions:

Creating a Data Lineage Diagram

Using Icons for Data Lineage

NeoArc includes icons for common data platforms:

Connection Properties for Data Flow

Configure connections to represent data flow:

Best Practices