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.

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 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 Convert ConceptDraw PRO file into MS Visio 2013 format

With the release 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. ConceptDraw PRO supports export to MS Visio 2013 files (VSDX). The export process is very simple. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create a number of diagrams of any complexity for your business and then make a MS Visio VSDX file from your diagram in a single click Thus, you can easily share your ConceptDraw Documents with MS Visio users.

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.

How To Create a MS Visio Cross-Functional Flowchart Using ConceptDraw PRO

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 are 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 PRO allows you to easily create 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.

How To Create a MS Visio Computer Network Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

IT professionals are accustomed to use MS Visio for their network diagrams. Nevertheless, ConceptDraw PRO also power, and in some cases and more feature-rich product. Given the fact that many professional people committed to MS Visio, ConceptDraw PRO developers provided users with the opportunity to share their diagrams with MS Visio users. For this you can use the export to VSDX and VSD format. By exporting your network diagram to MS Visio, you can easily solve the issues in communication with the users of this widespread software product.

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 Create a MS Visio Cause and Effect Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

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.

How To Create a MS Visio Telecommunication Network Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

Telecommunication network consists from computers and telecommunication equipment, providing information exchange between network elements. The main purpose of telecommunication networks is to provide access to distributed resources. Making a telecommunication network diagram involves many specific elements of telecommunication technology that can be managed using ConceptDraw PRO. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create telecommunication network diagram of any complexity and then export it to MS Visio VSDX and VDX file. Thus you can create a pack of telecommunication network documentation, that you will easily communicate with other specialists, who use MS Visio.

How To Create a MS Visio Rack Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

Rack Diagram is a tool of network engineers and administrators. It should depict the structure of equipment installation, and provide the base to support electronic equipment, power, cooling, and cable management. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create diagram that will help to detail the type of rack equipment that best fits your needs and then lets you customize your installation. Choosing the right equipment will deliver better results as well as saving you time and money. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to create rack diagrams and then make a MS Visio file from diagrams in a few short steps.

How To Create a MS Visio Block Diagram Using ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create block diagrams of any complexity and then make a MS Visio file from your diagram in a single click.

How To Create a MS Visio Data-driven Infographics Using ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDraw PRO allows you to easily create data-driven infographics of any complexity and then make a MS Visio file from your diagram in a few simple steps.