How To Import Shape Data from Visio to ConceptDraw PRO

MS Visio has objects, that can contain data. When user select a shape, the data is shown in the Shape Data window. This is useful for providing additional information, for instance, about some details in a process steps or nodes of equipment in a network diagram without overloading the general diagram with text. ConceptDraw PRO supports the possibility to import MS Visio files including custom libraries, shapes and even the shape data. The Shape Data you have assigned to the shapes in Visio will be fully preserved when opening in ConceptDraw PRO. The following article describes how Conceptdraw PRO can be used as alternative to Visio, including the import of Visio files together with custom data assigned to shapes.

How to Convert a Mind Map into MS Word Document

Mind maps are often used for structuring ideas, planning and organizing of various documents. ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you transfer a mind map to MS Word format using its export facilities. You can convert a mind map to a MS Word outline using the set of standard templates, or even your custom template. Thus, your mind map will be transformed into the proper document format. Using a custom MS Word template allows you apply your individual style to each document, being exported from ConceptDraw MINDMAP. You can use a mind mapping to capture ideas and structure information. Then making a quick conversion to MS Word and you finally obtain a clean and stylish document.

How to Create a PowerPoint® Presentation from a Mind Map

ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you to create a traditional PowerPoint Presentation from your mind mind maps. There are two different variants when exporting to PowerPoint  - one places editable text into the template of your choice, the other places the pieces of the map that you want to show into the slides.

How to Convert ConceptDraw PRO file into MS Visio 2010 format

Many people use the MS Visio as a business graphic creation program. It is a powerful application with advanced ability to support complex solutions. The native file format for Visio 2010 and earlier files is VSD. ConceptDraw PRO supports export to Visio XML files (VDX). The transfer process is very simple. You can easily share your ConceptDraw Documents with MS Visio 2007/2010 users. changing software products, you can keep all your documents, created in MS Visio. Using ConceptDraw PRO, the same as using MS Visio , you will have an opportunity to work with powerful content, provided by Solution Park . You can create various documents with no need to look for the necessary elements for your diagrams in other software products.

How to Input Data from MS Excel Into a Mind Map

Many people apply Excel documents to store data in the form of hierarchical lists. With ConceptDraw MINDMAP you can easily turn the linear structure of an Excel table in a radial structure of mind map ConceptDraw MINDMAP will create a mind map file (CDMZ) from your Excel (XLS) file. If you keep your information in the Microsoft Excel files, you can import them into ConceptDraw MINDMAP, converting the columns and rows to a hierarchical structured mind map. If you have multiple individual sheets in your Excel workbook, ConceptDraw MINDMAP will turn them into a single multi-page mind map. ConceptDraw MINDMAP lets you import an entire Microsoft® Excel file as well as insert data from the selected cells.

How to Convert MS Visio® 2010 VSD File to   ConceptDraw PRO v10

ConceptDraw PRO v10 is such a viable alternative for individuals and organizations that are looking for a professional business solution. ConceptDraw PRO v10 file import and export works roundtrip with the Visio 2010-2013 file formats. With the introduction of Visio 2013 Microsoft has changed the native binary file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. ConceptDraw PRO v10 file import and export works with the new Visio VSDX file format and at the same time supports the improved import of VDX file format. To Import Visio vsd files to ConceptDraw follow the steps described in this article.

How to Import a PowerPoint Presentation to ConceptDraw MINDMAP

ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports the ability to import presentations from Microsoft® PowerPoint®.

How to Convert a Visio Stencils for Use in ConceptDraw PRO

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 PRO 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 PRO v10 is exactly solution for you. ConceptDraw PRO v10 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 PRO, follow the steps described in the following article.

What Makes ConceptDraw PRO the Best Alternative to MS Visio®

If you are looking for an intelligent diagramming tool alternative to Microsoft Visio, no matter for Windows or OS X , ConceptDraq PRO is the best option. Drawing any type business diagrams, various technical schemes and even mind maps is what ConcepDraw PRO is an expert. You can easy get started on any diagram of your choice and complete it perfectly and quickly. With the extensive collection of templates, samples and vector object libraries ConcepDraw PRO lets you draw the way most preferable for you. ConceptDraw PRO is the best Microsoft Visio alternative: it's simpler to use, less expensive, and supports project management and mindmapping techniques. ConceptDraw PRO enables you to visualize information and processes cost- and effort effectively.

How to Open MS Visio® 2007-2010 Files on Mac®

The ConceptDraw PRO has slve the problem for those who need to share MS Visio documents between users of different operation systems.
ConceptDraw Visio File Conversion is a free web service, that is available to anyone who has a requirement to open Visio (VSD) documents in ConceptDraw PRO. This service was created for Mac OS X users , who need to open visual documents saved in Visio(VSD) file format. If you have heard from many people that they frequently faced difficulties with sharing their MS Visio documents between Windows and Mac OS X users, be sure that there were no ConceptDraw PRO users among them.

How to Open MS Visio® 2013/2016 Files on a Mac® Using ConceptDraw PRO v10

Powerful business graphics and diagramming tools are the norm and not the exception for today’s businesses. For years the de facto standard file format for business has been Microsoft Visio™. Many people involved in visual communication need software tools that will read and write using the Visio file format. With the introduction of Visio 2013 Microsoft has changed the native file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. ConceptDraw PRO v10 file import and export works round-trip with the new Visio VSDX file format.

How to Add Data-driven Infographics to a MS Word Document Using ConceptDraw PRO

Infographics ae usually used as an effective way of showing a certain portion of information . There are a wide of range of subjects that can be represented in a such way. One of the most simple usage for the infographics, in business diagrams. Sales staff can use it as an effective method of sharing the sales results with the entire team and stakeholders. ConceptDraw Data-driven Infographics solution gives all the tools one need to present a certain type of data. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create data-driven infographics and then insert them into a MS Word document.

How to Draw a Pyramid Diagram in ConceptDraw PRO

Pyramid diagram (triangle diagram) is used to represent data, which have hierarchy and basics. Due to the triangular form of diagram, each pyramid section has a different width. The width of the segment shows the level of its hierarchy. Typically, the top of the pyramid is the data that are more important than the base data. Pyramid scheme can be used to show proportional and hierarchical relationships between some logically related items, such as departments within an organization, or successive elements of any process. This type of diagram is often used in marketing to display hierarchical related data, but it can be used in a variety of situations. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to make a pyramid diagram, quickly and easily using special libraries.

How to Connect Tabular Data (CSV) to a Graphic Indicator on Your Live Dashboard

The Time Series Dashboard Solution can be used to create the interactive Time Series Charts as Column Charts, Line Charts, or Bar Charts for your interactive dashboard.

How to Connect a Live Object to a Text Data Source

Instruction on how to connect a ConceptDraw live object with data source files in TXT format to visualize the actual values of your performance metrics.

How to Create a Data Flow Diagram using ConceptDraw PRO

Data flow diagramming is a highly effective technique for showing the flow of information through a system. Data flow diagrams reveal relationships among and between the various components in a program or system. DFD is an important technique for modeling a system’s high-level detail by showing how input data is transformed to output results through a sequence of functional transformations. The set of standard symbols is used to depict how these components interact in a system. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to draw a simple and clear Data Flow Diagram using special libraries.

How to Convert Visio Custom Library to ConceptDraw PRO

Microsoft Visio allows users to create a new custom stencil to store objects that one want to reuse later or share it with other people. ConceptDraw PRO 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 professional tool to open and save in the newer Visio 2013 file format on Mac. ConceptDraw PRO v10 is exactly solution for you.

How to Create Data-driven Infographics

Data-driven infographics are used in wildly disparate areas of business and commerce. To make effective Data-driven infographics, it's useful to have a wide variety of graphical elements — icons, clipart, stencils, charts and graphs — to illustrate your diagram. ConceptDraw Data-driven Infographics solution provides all the tools you need to present data as described by this article — as well as the charts mentioned previously, you can find histograms, divided bar charts, ring charts, line graphs and area charts — meaning you can find the perfect medium for displaying a certain type of data. It allows you to draw data driven infographics quickly and easily using the special templates and vector stencils libraries.It can be used to quickly communicate a message, to simplify the presentation of large amounts of data, to see data patterns and relationships, and to monitor changes in variables over time.