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State Machine Diagram
Visualize system behavior from start to finish by mapping out its events and transitions.
![State Machine Diagram](/static/9287f3fed0b0087dc6b5310ca31c491c/2d083/state-machine-diagram.png)
Uses of State Machine Diagrams
Use this template to create a graphic representation of a state machine including states, transitions, and actions, in addition to the events that affect them. A state machine diagram is commonly used to specify, visualize, construct, and document software systems.
![State Machine Diagram](/static/1030e83b58f3bea99ef94df404745b67/0ee80/state-machine-diagram.png)
How to create your State Machine Diagram
1
Open the state machine diagram template in Cacoo.
2
Place a dark circle to represent the initial state and a bordered circle for the final state.
3
Place rectangles with rounded corners to mark other states.
4
Add substates, forks, and joins if your diagram is more complex (e.g., transitions that split/merge, states that are only possible in a particular context).
5
Use arrows to mark transitions and show how the states change.
6
Label all your elements so the states and transitions are clear.
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