ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Compatibility with MS Visio

How to Convert Visio Stencils for Use in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

MS Visio provides users with a number of predefined stencils. Standard Visio stencils contain shapes that are basically used to create diagrams. The shapes can range from simple flow chart boxes or lines to more complicated shapes like servers, racks or anything else that needs to be represented in a graphical form. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports the possibility to open Visio stencils. 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 professional tool to open and save in the newer Visio 2013 file format on Mac, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is exactly solution for you. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export works round-trip with the new Visio VSDX file format and at the same time supports the improved import of VDX file format. To use Visio stencils created with MS Visio 2010 in your diagrams, created with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, follow the steps described in the following article.

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 an IDEF0 Diagram for an Application Development

IDEF0 methods are intended to model the functions of a process, creating a graphical model that displays: what controls the function, who makes it, what resources are used and how they are connected with other functions. The IDEF0 tool is used to model the decisions, actions, and activities of a software system during the development process. IDEF0 diagram graphically depicts a model of a desired version of the application. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to create and communicate the IDEF0 diagrams of any complexity.

How to Use the MS Word Exchange Solution

ConceptDraw MINDMAP gives you the ability to export your mind map into a ready-to-use Microsoft Word document. You can even stylish the resulting document using the MS Word templates.