Lucen Software Announces General Availability of Lucen Flowchart, an AI-Assisted, PowerPoint-Native Flowchart Builder and Editor

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Lucen Software Announces General Availability of Lucen Flowchart, an AI-Assisted, PowerPoint-Native Flowchart Builder and EditorAuthor of the article:Last updated 25 minutes ago Lucen Flowchart makes complex processes clear in PowerPoint – teams can edit diagrams directly as steps, responsibilities, and workflows evolve, without rebuilding or re-exporting them.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountAUSTIN, Texas — Lucen Software today announced that Lucen Flowchart, the AI-assisted flowchart builder and editor that operates directly within PowerPoint, is out of beta and now generally available. Teams can prompt Lucen AI to generate process maps, decision trees, and swimlane diagrams in seconds, then edit the resulting PowerPoint shapes directly on the slides as processes and workflows change. The product is part of Lucen Software’s Microsoft Clarity Platform, a suite of products that helps teams plan work, track progress, and communicate clearly within Microsoft applications.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Flowcharts help organizations visualize how work moves, yet creating and maintaining them is an ongoing challenge. In a recent Lucen Software survey of 308 respondents, manual diagram building was ranked as the number one pain point for 55% of regular diagramming tool users and 72% of non-users. While some teams are bogged down building and editing flowcharts in separate systems and re-exporting updates back into PowerPoint, others struggle to create high-quality diagrams altogether.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againLucen Flowchart could save teams more than 100 hours a year by eliminating the update, export, and re-paste cycle and turning plain-language descriptions into polished, editable diagrams in minutes with Lucen AI.“Billions of dollars have been invested in communication and collaboration tools, but the reality is that critical business decisions are primarily communicated through PowerPoint,” said Omair Sarwar, CEO of Lucen Software. “Communicating those updates needs to be simple and flexible. High-performing teams don’t have time to wrestle with clunky tools or rebuild diagrams every time a process changes. Lucen AI lets them turn a rough idea into an editable flowchart in seconds, then refine it directly in PowerPoint so the visual stays aligned with the decisions being made.”Using Lucen Flowchart in PowerPoint Lucen Flowchart can be used to support and create business process mapping, decision trees and troubleshooting guides, customer journey mapping and software development workflows.Users can create diagrams directly in PowerPoint with Flowchart in three ways:Create with Lucen AI: Describe a process in plain-language or upload an image to generate an editable diagram.Start with a template: Choose from an extensive library of ready-to-use templates or create your own and save for future use. Adapt them as your team’s processes evolve.Build and update with auto layout: Map steps, decisions, and handoffs with native PowerPoint shapes. When the process changes, auto layout realigns everything in one click.With each approach, the resulting graphic is directly created within the slide and remains editable there.How Lucen Flowchart Helps Business Teams Lucen Flowchart helps IT and operations teams, consultants, and other professional services teams:Clarify responsibilities and identify bottlenecks: Map process steps, decision paths, and responsibilities in one diagram. Swimlanes make ownership and handoffs visible, enabling teams to identify where work stalls or steps are duplicated.Standardize process documentation: Document standard operating procedures and recurring workflows using reusable templates and consistent formatting. Teams can maintain a common structure across process maps while adapting each diagram to the work it describes.Get buy-in faster: Keep flowcharts in the deck where decisions get made, so stakeholders can approve the process in the meeting instead of chasing the latest version.Keep diagrams current: Edit the process directly on the slide, then use auto layout to realign shapes and reroute connectors in one click as steps and responsibilities change.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Lucen Software’s Growing Microsoft Clarity Platform Lucen Flowchart joins Lucen Timeline and Lucen Track as a generally available product in Lucen Software’s Microsoft Clarity Platform, a suite of products that turns complex work into clear, presentation-ready communication within Microsoft applications.Each product serves a distinct purpose in the platform. Lucen Flowchart supports process mapping and diagramming in PowerPoint. Lucen Timeline creates project timelines and Gantt charts in PowerPoint. Lucen Track provides time-tracking and productivity insights in Excel, while Lucen Plan supports planning and work management in Excel. Together, these products help teams plan work, track progress, document processes, and communicate results using the Microsoft tools they already rely on.Lucen Flowchart runs on Windows with PowerPoint 2016 and newer, including PowerPoint for Microsoft 365. At general availability, it is offered in two plans: Free and Plus. Plus costs $9 per month, billed annually at $108 per year.Visit www.lucensoftware.com/products/flowchart to learn more about Lucen Flowchart and download the tool. Frequently Asked QuestionsLucen Flowchart is an AI-assisted flowchart builder and editor that lets teams create and update diagrams as native PowerPoint shapes.Lucen Flowchart is offered in two plans: Free and Plus. Plus costs $9 per month, billed annually at $108 per year.How is it different from Visio or Lucidchart? Lucen Flowchart is built for teams working in PowerPoint. They can generate and edit diagrams directly on the slide, rather than create them in a separate diagramming workspace and move them into a presentation.Lucen Flowchart is designed for IT and operations teams, consultants, and other professional services teams that map and present processes.Yes. As of the September 30, 2026 announcement, Lucen Flowchart is generally available on Windows with PowerPoint 2016 or newer, including PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.(formerly Office Timeline) is a Microsoft-native clarity platform that helps organizations transform complex work into clear, actionable insight. Working directly within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Lucen brings planning, tracking, and communication together to enable teams to create executive-ready visuals and updates from their existing data. 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