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In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Many of us are acquainted with such a software product as MS Visio, which beyond any doubt, is a powerful and multifunctional tool. However, there may occur instances when this program turns incapable of meeting certain users' requirements; and then, the most optimum solution is quite difficult to find. But there is always an alternative. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM from CS Odessa Corporation has been developed to satisfy all your needs as an alternative product to Visio.

Visio for mac — ConceptDraw as an alternative to MS Visio. ConceptDraw has been developed to satisfy all your needs as a fully-functioned alternative product to MS Visio for Mac.
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How to Open Visio® VDX File Using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

MS Visio file with the extention.VDX can be created with the MS Visio 2003-2007. 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 Solution Park. Also, using ConceptDraw you can create your custom objects and supplement libraries to cover your requirements.
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How to Open MS Visio® 2003-2010 Files on Mac®

The ConceptDraw DIAGRAMv12 has solved the problem for those who need to share MS Visio documents between users of different operating systems. ConceptDraw Converter is a free web service, that is available to anyone who has a requirement to open MSVisio 2003-2010 (VSD) documents in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. This service was created for macOS users, who need to open visual documents saved in MSVisio 2003-2010 (VSD) file format. If you have heard from many people that they frequently faced difficulties with sharing their MS Visio documents between Windows and macOS users, be sure that there were no ConceptDraw DIAGRAM users among them.
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How to Use ConceptDraw Single User License

With ConceptDraw products it is possible to reassign a licenses

Interior Design. Office Layout Plan Design Element

While developing an office layout, it is important to choose a right office space. One should take into account that some layouts are suitable for frequent communication among employees and are inappropriate for a high level of concentration, and vice versa, private offices are not convenient for frequent communication.
ConceptDraw Building Drawing Tools - draw simple office layout plans easily with Office Layout Plan Design Element. Use it to draw office interior design floor plans, office furniture and equipment layouts, and blueprints for facilities management, move management, office supply inventories, assets inventories, office space planning.
How to Draw a Floor Plan
How to Draw a Floor Plan
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How to Install ConceptDraw on a Second Computer

Information on the ConceptDraw licenses you ever obtained, is saved in your account and will be stored there permanently. The ConceptDraw licensing agreement allows you to install ConceptDraw software on a second computer. It doesn’t matter if you have two PCs, two Macs; or a Mac and a PC, as long as you are the only user of the ConceptDraw product you can install it wherever it’s needed. Thus you don’t have to worry about losing your license if your computer crashes or you want to install on a second system. When running offline, the ConceptDraw applications will run in the mode featured for the license type, assigned to your ConceptDraw.com account.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM : Able to Leap Tall Buildings in a Single Bound

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the world’s premier cross-platform business-diagramming tool. Many, who are looking for an alternative to Visio, are pleasantly surprised with how well they can integrate ConceptDraw DIAGRAM into their existing processes. With tens of thousands of template objects, and an easy method for importing vital custom objects from existing Visio documents, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a powerful tool for making extremely detailed diagrams, quickly and easily.
The vector stencils library "Computer network" contains 51 symbols of computer network devices and equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Network Mapping Software.
A number of software tools exist to design computer network diagrams / or generate visual maps of networks, servers, storage, services, data centers, and other peripherals. Broadly, there are two types of software tools - those that help create diagrams manually and those that generate them using automated / semi-automated approaches.
Type of Software.
(1) Manual - allows users to design and draw logical and physical topology diagrams by manually placing icons and connections.
(2) Automated - generate topology diagrams / maps by traversing the network and automatically discovering resident devices or by importing network data." [Comparison of network diagram software. Wikipedia]
ConceptDraw PRO is the software for manual design of computer network diagrams. The solutions of the Computer and Networks area in ConceptDraw Solution Park extend ConceptDraw PRO with vector stencils libraries, templates and examples for creating the computer network diagrams.
The symbols example "Computer network - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, desktop PC,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
Bus
Bus, bus,
Ethernet
Ethernet, Ethernet,
Star network
Star network, star,
FDDI Ring
FDDI Ring, FDDI ring,
Token-ring
Token-ring, Token-ring,
Comm-link
Comm-link, Comm-link,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Laser printer
Laser printer, laser printer,
Inkjet printer
Inkjet printer, inkjet printer,
Image scanner
Image scanner, scanner,
City
City, city,
Ethernet hub
Ethernet hub, hub,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
iPod Classic
iPod Classic, iPod Classic,
iPhone/ iPod Touch
iPhone/ iPod Touch, iPhone, iPod Touch,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple Thunderbolt Display, Apple display,
Data store
Data store, data,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
iMac
iMac, iMac desktop,
RAID
RAID, RAID drive,
Mainframe
Mainframe, mainframe,
Rack-mountable server
Rack-mountable server, server,
Server
Server, server,
PDA
PDA, PDA,
Cloud
Cloud, cloud,
Computer monitor
Computer monitor, monitor,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation,
Router
Router, router,
IP Phone
IP Phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cell phone,
Smartphone
Smartphone, smartphone,
Compact Disk
Compact Disk, compact disk,
Mouse
Mouse, mouse,
Apple Wireless Mouse
Apple Wireless Mouse, Apple wireless mouse,
Computer keyboard
Computer keyboard, keyboard,
Apple Keyboard
Apple Keyboard, Apple keyboard,
Radio tower
Radio tower, radio tower,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
Webcam
Webcam, webcam,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
MacBook
MacBook, MacBook,
iPhone 4
iPhone 4, iPhone 4,
The vector stencils library "Windows 8 apps" contains 40 shortcut icons of Windows 8 software applications.
Use this shortcut UI icon set to design graphic user interface (GUI) prototypes of your software apps for Windows 8.
"In computing, a file shortcut is a handle in a user interface that allows the user to find a file or resource located in a different directory or folder from the place where the shortcut is located.

Shortcuts are typically implemented as a small file containing a target URI or GUID to an object, or the name of a target program file that the shortcut represents. The shortcut might additionally specify parameters to be passed to the target program when it is run. Each shortcut can have its own icon. Shortcuts are very commonly placed on a desktop, in an application launcher panel such as the Microsoft Windows Start menu, or in the main menu of a desktop environment. ...
File shortcuts (also known as shell links) were introduced in Windows 95. Microsoft Windows uses .lnk as the filename extension for shortcuts to local files, and .URL for shortcuts to remote files, like web pages. Commonly referred to as "shortcuts" or "link files", both are displayed with a curled arrow overlay icon by default, and no filename extension. ...
Shortcut files can be used to launch programs in minimized or maximized window states if the program supports it. ...
Beginning with Windows 7, some shortcuts also store Application User Model IDs (AppUserModelIDs). Instead of the target command line, AppUserModelIDs may directly be used to launch applications. Shortcuts with AppUserModelIDs are used by some desktop programs and all WinRT Modern apps for launching." [File shortcut. Wikipedia]
The shortcut icons example "Windows 8 apps - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Windows 8 User Interface solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Alarms
Alarms, Alarms icon,
Calculator
Calculator, Calculator icon,
Calendar
Calendar, Calendar icon,
Camera
Camera, Camera icon,
Dashboard
Dashboard, Dashboard icon,
Database
Database, Database icon,
Exel 2013
Exel 2013, Exel 2013 icon,
Finance
Finance, Finance icon,
Food + Drink
Food + Drink, Food + Drink icon,
Games
Games, Games icon,
Health + Fitness
Health + Fitness, Health + Fitness icon,
Help+Tips
Help+Tips, Help+Tips icon,
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer icon,
Language
Language, Language icon,
Mail
Mail, Mail icon,
Maps
Maps, Maps icon,
Music
Music, Music icon,
News
News, News icon,
SkyDrive
SkyDrive, OneDrive icon,
OneNote
OneNote, OneNote icon,
Outlook 2013
Outlook 2013, Outlook 2013 icon,
PC Settings
PC Settings, PC Settings icon,
People
People, People icon,
Photos
Photos, Photos icon,
PowerPoint 2013
PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2013 icon,
Reading List
Reading List, Reading List icon,
Scanner
Scanner, Scanner icon,
Sound Recorder
Sound Recorder, Sound Recorder icon
,
Skype
Skype, Skype icon,
Sports
Sports, Sports icon,
Store
Store, Store icon,
Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet, Spreadsheet icon,
Telemetry Center
Telemetry Center, Telemetry Center icon,
Travel
Travel, Travel icon,
Upload Center
Upload Center, Upload Center icon,
Video
Video, Video icon,
Viewer
Viewer, Viewer icon,
Visio 2013
Visio 2013, Visio 2013 icon,
Weather
Weather, Weather icon,
Word 2013
Word 2013, Word 2013 icon,

Software and Database Design with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a perfect tool for designing and planning tasks such as:
UML diagramming; designing and prototyping Graphical User Interface (GUI); flowcharts, data flow diagrams; database and ERD diagramming (Chen ERD, Database Model diagram, Express-G, Martin ERD, ORM Diagrams and more); SSADM diagrams, Booch diagrams, Nassi-Shneiderman diagrams with special flowchart symbols.

Office - Design Elements

Designing a workspace or office involves careful consideration of form and function. Conceptdraw offers you all nessesary office design elements in one library. Combine, match, design and create!
The vector stencils library "Telecommunication networks" contains 32 clipart images of telecommunication network devices and equipment for drawing telecom network diagrams.
"A telecommunications network is a collection of terminal nodes, links and any intermediate nodes which are connected so as to enable telecommunication between the terminals.
The transmission links connect the nodes together. The nodes use circuit switching, message switching or packet switching to pass the signal through the correct links and nodes to reach the correct destination terminal.
Each terminal in the network usually has a unique address so messages or connections can be routed to the correct recipients. The collection of addresses in the network is called the address space." [Telecommunications network. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Telecommunication networks - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Telecommunication Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Internet
Internet, Internet, cloud,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Base station
Base station, base station,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Wireless cell tower
Wireless cell tower,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Cellular phone
Cellular phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Server
Server, server,
Laptop computer
Laptop computer, laptop computer, notebook,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, PC,
Car
Car, car,
Satellite truck
Satellite truck, in-vehicle station,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Office building
Office building, office building,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Tree
Tree, fir-tree, tree,
User
User, man, user,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center, call operator, woman,
Multi-storey
Multi-storey, building,
Antenna
Antenna, antenna,
Router
Router, router,
IP phone
IP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Network cell
Network cell, network cell, cell, honeycomb,
IP Camera
IP Camera, camera,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Networking device
Networking device, device,
The vector stencils library "Hardware" contains 32 computer hardware and telecommunication equipment icons.
Use it to design your computing and telecom illustrations and infographics with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Hardware" is included in the Computers and Communications solution from the Illustration area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Rack
Rack, rack,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation, desktop computer, pc,
Monitor with keyboard
Monitor with keyboard, monitor, keyboard,
Laptop
Laptop, laptop,
Laptop settings
Laptop settings, laptop settings,
Keyboard connection
Keyboard connection, keyboard connection,
Keyboard with mouse
Keyboard with mouse, keyboard, mouse,
Keyboard
Keyboard, keyboard,
USB computer mouse
USB computer mouse, usb computer mouse,
WiFi mouse
WiFi mouse, wifi mouse,
Webcam
Webcam, webcam,
Remote control
Remote control, remote control,
Hard drive
Hard drive, hard drive,
Flash drive
Flash drive, flash drive,
Floppy
Floppy, floppy, save,
CPU
CPU, processor cpu,
Hard drive
Hard drive, hard drive, hard disk,
SD card
SD card, sd card,
8GB memory card
8GB memory card, 8GB memory card,
Battery
Battery, battery,
Battery charging
Battery charging, battery charging,
Accumulator
Accumulator, accumulator, car battery,
Cable connector
Cable connector, cable connector,
Power socket
Power socket, power socket,
Power plug
Power plug, power plug,
USB cable
USB cable, usb cable,
Electric bulb
Electric bulb, electric bulb,
Voltage meter
Voltage meter, voltage meter,
Speed control
Speed control, speed test, speed control,
Router
Router, router,
Modem
Modem, modem device, modem signals,
Bluetooth device
Bluetooth device, bluetooth device, modem,