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How to Convert a Visio Stencils for Use in ConceptDraw PRO

MS Visio Stencil converted to 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.
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How to Convert MS Visio 2003-2010 Custom Library to ConceptDraw PRO

Workflow diagram created using MS Visio custom stencil converted to ConceptDraw PRO library
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.
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How to Convert MS Visio® 2003-2010 File to   ConceptDraw PRO

business flowchart, converted from ms visio vdx format to conceptdraw pro format
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.

Visio Files and ConceptDraw

Example of document conversion from Visio to ConceptDraw
Visio Files and ConceptDraw. ConceptDraw PRO 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 PRO.

ConceptDraw PRO Compatibility with MS Visio

ConceptDraw PRO Compatibility with MS Visio
The powerful diagramming and business graphics tools are now not exception, but the norm for today’s business, which develop in incredibly quick temp. But with the abundance of powerful business diagramming applications it is important to provide their compatibility for effective exchange the information between the colleagues and other people who maybe use different software in their work. During many years Microsoft Visio™ was standard file format for the business and now many people need the visual communication software tools that can read the Visio format files and also export to Visio format. The powerful diagramming and vector drawing software ConceptDraw PRO is ideal from the point of view of compatibility with MS Visio. Any ConceptDraw PRO user who have the colleagues that use MS Visio or any who migrates from Visio to ConceptDraw PRO, will not have any problems. The VSDX (Visio′s open XML file format) and VDX formatted files can be easily imported and exported by ConceptDraw PRO, you can see video about this possibility.
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How to Convert ConceptDraw DIAGRAM v12 file into MS Visio 2003-2010 format

Export ConceptDraw PRO CDDZ file to MS Visio XML (vdx)
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.

Export from ConceptDraw PRO Document to MS Visio® XML

Export of ConceptDraw document to MS Visio XML
Once you have created your document in ConceptDraw PRO 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 PRO 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

MS Visio Look a Like Diagrams

Visio Look a Like Diagrams
No need for any special drawing skills to create professional looking diagrams outside of your knowledge base. ConceptDraw PRO takes care of the technical details, allowing you to focus on your job, not the drawing. ConceptDraw PRO delivers full-functioned alternative to MS Visio. ConceptDraw PRO supports import of Visio files. ConceptDraw PRO supports flowcharting, swimlane, orgchart, project chart, mind map, decision tree, cause and effect, charts and graphs, and many other diagram types.

IDEF0 Visio

IDEF0 Visio Solution
ConceptDraw PRO extended with IDEF0 Diagrams solution from the Software Development area of ConceptDraw Solution Park is a powerful diagramming and vector drawing IDEF0 software. All IDEF0 diagrams created in ConceptDraw PRO are vector graphic documents and can be reviewed, modified and converted to MS Visio XML format. To obtain the IDEF0 Visio documents from ConceptDraw PRO documents use the wide export possibilities of ConceptDraw PRO.
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How To Create Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram in MS Visio

MS Visio Cause and Effect (Ishikawa) Diagram
Cause-and-Effect Ishikawa Diagram is a graphical method of analysis and cause-effect relationships, a tool in the form of fish bone. It is used to systematically determine the cause of the problem and represent it graphically. The technique is primarily used in the framework of quality management for the analysis of quality problems and their causes. Nowadays, it has found worldwide distribution and is used in multiple problem areas. It is one of the tools of lean manufacturing, which is used in group work to find the problems and their causes. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram and then make a MS Visio VSDX, or VSD files from your diagrams in a couple clicks, using the export capabilities of ConcewptDraw PRO.
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How To Make Visio Circle-Spoke Diagram

Circle-Spoke Diagram in MS Visio
Circle Spoke Diagram consists from a central round balloon , wich is circled with other balloons as a ring . The Circle Spoke Diagram is usually used in marketing . It shows the relationships of entities and the central element. Circle Spoke Diagram can be used in marketing documentation and presentations. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create marketing charts of any complexity, including the circle-spoke diagram and then make a MS Visio file from your diagram in a few simple steps. You can easily design your business documentation and share it easily with MS Visio users.
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How To Convert a Circle-Spoke Diagram to Adobe PDF

circle-spoke-diagram-export-to-pdf
ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easy share your marketing documentation between different computers with different operating systems and applications using it's export capabilities. You can get your marketing diagrams in pdf format and avoid any problems while communicating them.
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How to Convert a Mind Map into MS Word Document

Create MS Word document from a mind map
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.

Basic Flowchart Symbols and Meaning

Flowchart Symbols and Meaning, workflow diagram symbols, process flow diagram symbols
Flowcharts are the best for visually representation the business processes and the flow of a custom-order process through various departments within an organization. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Flowcharts solution offers the full set of predesigned basic flowchart symbols which are gathered at two libraries: Flowchart and Flowcharts Rapid Draw. Among them are: process, terminator, decision, data, document, display, manual loop, and many other specific symbols. The meaning for each symbol offered by ConceptDraw gives the presentation about their proposed use in professional Flowcharts for business and technical processes, software algorithms, well-developed structures of web sites, Workflow diagrams, Process flow diagram and correlation in developing on-line instructional projects or business process system. Use of ready flow chart symbols in diagrams is incredibly useful - you need simply drag desired from the libraries to your document and arrange them in required order. There are a few serious alternatives to Visio for Mac, one of them is ConceptDraw PRO. It is one of the main contender with the most similar features and capabilities.
How to Build a Flowchart
How to Build a Flowchart