Flow Port and Flow Specification are deprecated in this version of SysML and are defined for backward compatibility. Source OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) 1.7beta1
MagicDraw/Cameo v19SP3 vs SysML&SysPhS: The sample project for the Humidifier example uses DEPRECATED FlowPorts (and sets values directly on them in the StateMachines).
Although the older SysML FlowPort is strictly deprecated, the term "ports with flows" is often used for a Port typed by a block with a FlowProperty. The expression "flow port" is best avoided to prevent confusion.
SysML: MagicDraw/Cameo: DO NOT use the FlowPort or FlowSpecification menu items or smart manipulator items they are completely OBSOLETE (they create fully DEPRECATED SysML model element types)! Use FlowProperty on Block features instead.