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How to Convert Visio Stencils for Use in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

How to Convert Visio Stencils to ConceptDraw libraries
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.
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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.

Visio Files and ConceptDraw

Visio Files and ConceptDraw. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is compatible with MS Visio.VDX formatted files.VDX is Visio’s open XML file format, and it can be easily imported and exported by ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.

Cisco Switches and Hubs. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols

Cisco Switches and Hubs. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols
Cisco switches and hubs deliver the best performance, and often used as network solutions for small businesses, enterprises, data centers. Cisco switches are the core interconnect devices of each computer network. The numerous Cisco switches specifically designed for various applications. Network switches are separated for two types: fixed configuration and modular switches. The fixed configuration switches deprecate swapping or adding another module, and vice versa for modular switch.

OSPF Network. Computer and Network Examples

OSPF is an interior gateway protocol (IGP), it is widely used in large enterprise networks. OSPF routes the IP packets within a single routing domain. It gathers the information about the link state from the routers and makes the network topology map.
This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and shows the OSPF diagram.

Personal area (PAN) networks. Computer and Network Examples

Personal area (PAN) networks
A Personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that is used for data transmission between different personal devices (computers, telephones, digital devices, etc.) and for connecting to the higher level network and Internet. PANs can be wired with computer buses (USB and FireWire). A wireless personal area network (WPAN) can be made using the network technologies such as Bluetooth, IrDa, UWB, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Body Area Network. A personal area network handles the interconnection of IT devices at the surrounding of a single user. Generally, PAN contains from following such appliances: cordless mice and keyboards, cordless phone, Bluetooth handsets.
This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and shows the Personal area network.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Compatibility with MS Visio

For those who are migrating from MS Visio to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, or for those who have colleagues and clients who use Visio, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is compatible with MS Visio.VSDX formatted files.VSDX is Visio’s open XML file format, and it can be easily imported and exported by ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.

Gym Layout

You need quickly design Gym Layout Plan? ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software supplied with Gym and Spa Area Plans solution from Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park will help you to handle this task.

Export from ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Document to MS Visio® XML

Once you have created your document in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM and you want to share it with your colleagues and friends, who uses MS Visio on their computers, you can easily export your document using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM export to Visio XML files (VDX) feature.
Now you can share your ConceptDraw documents with MS Visio users.
Export to MS Visio® XML
Export to MS Visio® XML

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.

MS Visio Look a Like Diagrams

No need for any special drawing skills to create professional looking diagrams outside of your knowledge base. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM takes care of the technical details, allowing you to focus on your job, not the drawing.
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.

Basic Audit Flowchart. Flowchart Examples

This sample shows the Audit Process Flowchart. It was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software using the Flowcharts solution from the Diagrams area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
The Audit Flowcharts are widely used in the financial management, accounting, money management and in many others fields.
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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.

Storage area networks (SAN). Computer and Network Examples

A Storage area network (SAN) is a dedicated network that provides access to data storage and operations only on the block level. SAN usually has own network of storage devices/elements and disk arrays that are connected with each other and to a remote data-sharing network. SANs are widely used for enhancing the storage devices (optical jukeboxes, disk arrays, tape libraries) that are accessible for networked servers.
This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park. It shows the hybrid of Storage area network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) technologies.