ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Compatibility with MS Visio

How to Convert MS Visio® 2003-2010 File to   ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is such a viable alternative for individuals and organizations that are looking for a professional business solution. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export work roundtrip with the Visio file formats. With the introduction of Visio 2013, Microsoft has changed the native binary file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export works with the new Visio VSDX file format and at the same time supports the import of Visio 2003-2010 VSD file format. To Import Visio VSD files to ConceptDraw follow the steps described in this article.

How To Create Root Cause Analysis Diagram Using Solutions

Root Cause Analysis diagram is used to analyze the root causes of factors that influence the problem. If the certain factor is the root cause, this mean that its vanishing will help to prevent the further recurrence of the problem. Root Cause diagram helps to identify the root causes for a factor and then propose possible corrective actions. A diagram is constructed separately for each high priority factor. The ability to create a RCA tree diagram from a mind map is supported by the ConceptDraw Seven Management and Planning Tools solution.

How to Convert MS Visio Custom Stencil to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Microsoft Visio allows users to create a new custom stencil to store objects that one wants to reuse later or share it with other people. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports the possibility to open Visio custom stencils and shapes. With the introduction of Visio 2013, Microsoft has changed the native file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. Thus, when you are looking for a professional tool to open and save in the newer Visio 2013 file format on Mac. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is exact solution for you.

How To Create Visio Network Diagram

IT professionals are accustomed to using MS Visio for their network diagrams. Nevertheless, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM also powers, and in some cases and more feature-rich product. Given the fact that many professional people committed to MS Visio, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM developers provided users with the opportunity to share their diagrams with MS Visio users. For this, you can use the export to VSDX and VSD format. By exporting your network diagram to MS Visio, you can easily solve the issues in communication with the users of this widespread software product.

How to Create a Fault Tree Analysis Diagram (FTD)

Fault Tree Diagram is a logic diagram that shows the state of an entire system in a relationship of the conditions of its elements. Fault Tree Diagram is used to analyze the probability of functional system failures and safety accidents. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to create professional Fault Tree Diagrams using the basic FTD symbols. An FTD visualizes a model of the processes within a system that can lead to the unlikely event. A fault tree diagrams are created using standard logic symbols. The basic elements in a fault tree diagram are gates and events.

How to Open Visio® VDX File Using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

MS Visio file with the extention.VDX can be created with the MS Visio 2003-2010. It is a filename extension for the MS Visio XML drawing file format. MS Visio 2010 and earlier versions support reading and writing files in a binary VSD or xml-based VDX file formats. Since MS Visio 2013 drawing files are written in the new VSDX and VSDM file formats. The writing VDX files is no longer supported. If you used MS Visio 2003-2010 before and now is considering to switch to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, maybe this is a good news - ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is still supported reading and writing of Microsoft Visio XML file format. Thus replacing the diagramming software, allows to keep all your drawings, created in the old versions of MS Visio. Making business drawings with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is easier than using MS Visio. Moreover, you will be able to use a huge number of business-oriented libraries supplied by ConceptDraw Solutions. Also, using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM you can create your custom objects and supplement libraries to cover your requirements.

How To Create Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram in MS Visio

Cause-and-Effect Ishikawa Diagram is a graphical method of analysis and cause-effect relationships, a tool in the form of fish bone. It is used to systematically determine the cause of the problem and represent it graphically. The technique is primarily used in the framework of quality management for the analysis of quality problems and their causes. Nowadays, it has found worldwide distribution and is used in multiple problem areas. It is one of the tools of lean manufacturing, which is used in group work to find the problems and their causes. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram and then make an MS Visio VSDX, or VSD files from your diagrams in a couple clicks, using the export capabilities of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.