Off-page Connector Shape

The Off-page Connector shape indicates that the flowchart continues on another page. It's used for large processes that span multiple pages or diagrams.

What is an Off-page Connector?

The Off-page Connector represents:

• Cross-page references
• Flow continuation on other pages
• Multi-page flowchart links
• External diagram references
• Page break indicators

According to ISO 5807, this shape indicates a connection to another page or diagram.

When to Use

Use the Off-page Connector for:

• Multi-page flows: "Continue on Page 2", "See Diagram B"
• Large processes: Split complex flowcharts across pages
• Modular diagrams: Reference other process diagrams
• Documentation: Link to detailed sub-processes
• Page breaks: Indicate where flow continues

Visual Appearance

In DiagramKit.AI, the Off-page Connector appears as:

• Dimensions: 80×100 pixels
• Color: Light slate (#f8fafc)
• Border: Slate (#64748b)
• Shape: Pentagon (home plate shape)

Best Practices

✅ Good Usage

Page 1:
[Process A]
   ↓
[Process B]
   ↓
 ⬠ Page 2

Page 2:
 ⬠ From Page 1
   ↓
[Process C]
   ↓
[End]

• Include page reference in label
• Use matching labels on both pages
• Be specific ("To Page 2, Step 5")
• Keep diagrams organized

❌ Avoid

• ❌ Same-page connections (use Connector)
• ❌ Vague labels: "Continue" (where?)
• ❌ No page reference
• ❌ Overuse (reorganize instead)

Common Examples

Example 1: Process Continuation

Page 1: "User Registration"
[Enter details]
   ↓
[Validate input]
   ↓
 ⬠ To Page 2: Email Verification

Page 2: "Email Verification"
 ⬠ From Page 1: Registration
   ↓
[Send verification email]
   ↓
[Wait for confirmation]

Example 2: Sub-process Reference

Main Flow:
[Receive order]
   ↓
 ⬠ Payment Processing
   (See Diagram "Payment")
   ↓
[Ship order]

Payment Diagram:
 ⬠ Entry from Main Flow
   ↓
[Validate card]
   ↓
[Process payment]
   ↓
 ⬠ Return to Main Flow

Example 3: Error Handling

Main Process:
[Operation]
   ↓
<Error?>
  ↙    ↘
Yes    No
 ↓      ↓
 ⬠ To   [Continue]
Error
Handler
(Page 5)

AI Prompt Tips

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Related Shapes

• Connector - For same-page connections
• Start/End - For diagram boundaries
• Predefined Process - For sub-processes