SmartDraw
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| Publisher / Author | SmartDraw |
| Version | 2010.12 |
| Latest Update | March 5, 2010 |
| Creation Date | 1994 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| License | Commercial |
| Category | Charts and Diagrams |
| Languages | English |
| Prices | $197.00 - CD-Rom |
| Links | Website |
Description
SmartDraw translates whatever you need to communicate into compelling, professional-quality visuals in minutes—eliminating the need for manual drawing. Start by selecting the exact template you need, add your message and SmartDraw does the rest.
Features
- Only SmartDraw draws for you. Start with a SmartTemplate then use simple commands to add shapes and SmartDraw places them in just the right position with the appropriate connections.
- No matter what type of visual you need to create, chances are SmartDraw has a quick-start SmartTemplate to help you create your graphic in minutes.
- SmartDraw is fully integrated with Microsoft Office®. With literally one click, you can send your completed drawing directly to Word®, Excel®, or PowerPoint®.
- SmartDraw even integrates with Microsoft Project® so you can quickly and easily plan a complex project. Save your SmartDraw project chart in Microsoft Project® format to share with coworkers. You can also import existing Project® files.
- SmartDraw gives you access to all your old Visio® files, plus new ones you receive from colleagues.
- SmartDraw integrates with Microsoft SharePoint®, one of the most popular document management systems in the world.
- MSmartDraw even works like Microsoft Office®. Commands and options are grouped in a similar way, and are made easily accessible with the tab-oriented "ribbon" interface you're used to.
- SmartDraw makes it easy to share your visuals. In addition to one-click exporting to Microsoft Office, you can also share your SmartDraw documents as an Adobe PDF or any of more than a dozen different graphic formats, including TIFF, JPEG, BMP, and PNG.
- When it comes time to print out your document, SmartDraw gives you complete flexibility.
- SmartDraw automatically applies professional design themes for you, but also gives you complete control to customize your drawing in any way you want.
- Customize even further by adjusting line thickness, outline and fill colors, even add textures.
- SmartDraw gives you complete flexibility with text too—recolor, resize, select a new font, and even rotate.
- Each SmartTemplate includes a library of shapes and symbols specifically for the type of drawing you're working on. To add a new shape, simply select it and drag it onto your drawing.
- SmartDraw makes it easy to achieve a professional look by making it a snap to organize and manipulate your drawing elements.
- Easily add tables to your drawing with the commands in the Table tab. SmartDraw gives you complete control of your table formatting, much like Microsoft Word®, but with far more styling flexibility.
- Easily integrate photos and other images into your SmartDraw document by importing, or copying and pasting. All standard file formats are recognized.
- Put details about your visual in notes instead of on your diagram for a cleaner and simpler look.
- Avoid the inevitable and confusing collection of co-worker emails by putting all your comments right into your SmartDraw document.
