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State Machine Diagram

Visualize system behavior from start to finish by mapping out its events and transitions.
State Machine Diagram

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

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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