Is ConceptDraw DIAGRAM an Alternative to Microsoft Visio?

Visio for Mac and Windows - ConceptDraw as an alternative to MS Visio. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM delivers full-functioned alternative to MS Visio. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports import of Visio files. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports flowcharting, swimlane, orgchart, project chart, mind map, decision tree, cause and effect, charts and graphs, and many other diagram types.

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How to Add Layers on PC

This article describes how to use ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Layers on PC. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to create as many layers, as you need. Layers in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM provide a way to assign specific properties of objects that have been assigned to the current layer. For example, you can turn on or off the visibility of the layer, Include or exclude the layer's objects when the diagram is printed. A blank document has the three layers by default. You can keep these default layers, or remove them or add your own.

Stakeholder Onion Diagrams

The Stakeholder Onion Diagrams solution supplies ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with powerful tools to simplify the process of creating Stakeholder Onion Diagrams. It includes the set of pre-made vector objects and templates for a quick start, and collection of examples illustrating the solution's power. This solution is useful for all specialists in management and business, especially for those who prefer to use the newest progressive tools.

Dime Defense Diagram

Football diagram is the simplest way to explain American Football details. Plenty offenses and defenses may startle a newbie. Using visual method to explain the meaning of each formation, play or strategy gives a clear understanding. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with the Football solution is an amazing tool for producing and presenting football diagrams.

Step Area Graph

This sample shows the Step Area Graph of the PCB (Printed circuit board) Via current capacity and can be useful in electronics. It is displayed 1 mil plating Via current capacity and the resistance vs diameter on a 1.6 mm PCB. A via is an electrical connection between the layers in the electronical circuit that in PCB consists of two pads on the different electrically connected layers of the board.

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Restaurant Floor Plan Maker

Someone might think that creating a plan of cafe or restaurant is quite simple. But in fact it is a real art. You need to make it not only beautiful, but also convenient for visitors. Today, restaurants and cafes are not only the places, where people eat, but a places for business meetings, and recreation. Therefore, a well-designed project of the restaurant (cafe, bar) leads to successful sales and good incomes. The ConceptDraw Cafe and Restaurant Floor Plan solution includes libraries that are tailored for Cafe and Restaurants floor plans and interiors.

Multi Layer Venn Diagram
Venn Diagram Example

To visualize the relationships between subsets of the universal set you can use Venn diagrams. To construct one, you should divide the plane into a number of cells using n figures. Each figure in the chart represents a single set of, and n is the number of represented sets. Splitting is done in a way that there is one and only one cell for any set of these figures, the points of which belong to all the figures from the set and do not belong to others. The plane on which the figures are represented, is the universal set U. Thus, the point which does not belong to any of the figures, belongs only to U.

Hierarchical Network Topology

This sample was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software using the Computer and Networks solution from Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park. This sample shows the Hierarchical network topology. A Hierarchical network topology interconnects multiple groups that are located on the separate layers to form a larger network. Each layer concentrates on the specified functions, this allows to choose the right equipment for the layer.

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How To Create MS Visio Cross-Functional Flowchart

How To Create Cross-Functional Flowchart in Visio

Cross-functional is a process involving several functional layers. Such processes typically cause the most problems, and therefore, is the most potential for improvement. Cross-functional business processes usually illustrate the processes of product development, commercial proposal development, the order execution process - everything, that involves several departments. The package of possible improvements - is the task of re-engineering. To illustrate the cross-functional processes often use cross-functional flowchart is often used to illustrate the cross-functional processes. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create a cross-functional flowchart. Then, you can export it to MS Visio VSDX or VDX format and successfully share it with your colleagues still using MS Visio.

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How to Create a Residential Plumbing Plan

Planning a construction, or making a building plan you have take into account the plumbing and piping peculiarities. You need to make plan that shows the layout and connection of pipers, location of plumbing equipment, etc. Even with a plan changes may be necessary as you work, but a well-done plumbing and piping plan surely makes your work much easier. CnceptDraw Plumbing and Piping Plans solution provides you with the ability to create plumbing and piping plan that use official plumbing symbols. Making detailed Plumbing and Piping Plan will save time and costs. Also, drawing the Plumbing and Piping layout helps you considered through the project in detail, which may enable you to detect things that be probably missed. At least it certainly will minimize visits to the plumbing supply store and save your money. A clear, professional-looking Plumbing and Piping Plan also will make your communication with a building contractor more productive.

Fishbone Diagram Template

A causal model is an abstract concept, that describes the causal mechanisms of a system, by noting certain variables and their influence on each other, in an effort to discover the cause of a certain problem or flaw. This model is presented in diagram form by using a fishbone diagram. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software enhanced with Fishbone Diagrams solution helps you create business productivity diagrams from Fishbone diagram templates and examples, that provide to start using of the graphic method for the analysis of problem causes. Each predesigned Fishbone Diagram template is ready to use and useful for instantly drawing your own Fishbone Diagram.

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How To Create a MS Visio Business Process Diagram

How To Create Business Process Diagram in Visio

Business process diagrams are specialized types of flowcharts based on the Business Process Model and Notation. The BPMN specification describes the symbols to display business processes in the form of business process diagrams. The main objective of BPMN is to create a standard set of symbols that are understandable to all business users, such as business analysts who create and improve processes, technical developers responsible for implementing processes and managers who take care processes and control them. Making a business process diagram involves many different elements that can be managed using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. The ability to design Business process diagrams is delivered by the Business Process Diagrams solution. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports export of business process diagrams to MS Visio files. Thus, you can share your business documentation with MS Visio users.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Comparison with Omnigraffle Professional and MS Visio

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM comparison with Omnigraffle Professional and MS Visio shows you the significant benefits of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM , which offers varied useful drawing tools, the capability of creation multi-page documents, wide export / import capabilities in graphics formats, integration with Visio and Microsoft Office applications, availability of built-in scripting language and ConceptDraw Solution Park with numerous solutions, vector objects libraries, templates and samples. Business today is conducted with incredible rate and dynamic presentations become very popular. Sometimes while conducting the business, may happen that you can't describe some situation, state, or process with only words. In these cases, it is convenient to include graphics and diagrams associated with the text. This guarantees successful communication with other stakeholders and team members, and faultless understanding the information by them. The combination of words and graphics is an ideal combination, it improves the clarity and removes any doubt. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM helps you easily create any kinds of diagrams and dynamic presentations too.

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How to Draw a Security and Access Floor Plan

When you are dealing with floor plans for your office or home, it's good to have a security and access plan as well. Any equipment that is responsible for certain aspects of security can be incorporated into a security and access floor plan. Any equipment that is responsible for certain aspects of security can be incorporated into a security and access floor plan. Ability to create a security and access plan in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is contained in the Security and Access Plans solution. You can use ConceptDraw DIAGRAM to make the security and access plans for your office simple, accurate and easy-to-read.

Overlay networks. Computer and Network Examples

Overlay networks. <br>Computer and Network Examples *

An Overlay network is a computer network that is built on the top of another network. The nodes of the overlay network are connected by virtual or logical links. Overlay networks are widely used in telecommunication. They also allow to improve Internet routing. Using the solutions of the Computer and Networks Area for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with wide set of ready-to-use predesigned vector stencils and examples you can design anyone overlay networks quick and easy.

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How to Create a Directional Map

Travelers often use directional maps to find directions for certain places. These maps are guiding millions of tourists to explore towns and cities worldwide. Searching addresses on a map, view nearby businesses, get driving directions - this is only a little of what directional maps is needed. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to create various kinds of directional maps. You can easily visualize city maps or destinations with driving directions and traveler information using special vector stencils libraries.

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