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How to Convert a Mind Map into MS Project XML

The easiest way to start this project is to conduct a brainstorm session that identifies necessary tasks, then prepare a project schedule in the form of a Gantt chart and assign resources to tasks. With ConceptDraw MINDMAP, you can initiate a project using a mind map to represent all critical and important tasks. ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports a mind map export to MS Project; it also allows import a project file from MS Project giving team members who use OS X or Windows a working visual map of a planned project.
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How to Open MS Visio® 2003-2010 Files on Mac®

The ConceptDraw DIAGRAM has solved the problem for those who need to share MS Visio documents between users of different operating 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 DIAGRAM. 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 DIAGRAM users among them.
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How to Convert MS Visio® 2003-2010 File to   ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is such a viable alternative for individuals and organizations that are looking for a professional business solution. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM 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.
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How to Add a Floor Plan to MS Word Document

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create floor plans of any complexity and then insert them into an MS Word document.
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How to Import MS Project File to a Mind Map Using the Project Exchange Solution

ConceptDraw MINDMAP can export a mind map to MS Project; it can also import a project file from MS Project, making a working visual map of a planned project. ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports inputting external data into a map with one click. Input capabilities are critical because it makes your data visual. When your data is visual, you can manage and communicate it using newly generated documents and/or presentations. Data you can input into your map can come from just about anywhere. Data can come from Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, the web, a mind map, and other electronic sources. You can input data as a task list, resource list, Gantt chart, brainstorm or search results.
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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 want 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 professional tool to open and save in the newer Visio 2013 file format on Mac. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is exactly solution for you.
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How to Add a Circle-Spoke Diagram to MS Word Document

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create various marketing charts, including the circle-spoke diagrams and then insert them into an MS Word document.
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How to Add a Concept Map to MS Word Document

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create concept maps and then insert them into an MS Word document.
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How to Convert ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file into MS Visio 2003-2010 format

Many people use 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 DIAGRAM supports export to Visio XML files (VDX). The transfer process is very simple. You can easily share your ConceptDraw Documents with MS Visio 2003-2010 users. changing software products, you can keep all your documents, created in MS Visio. Using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, 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.
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How to Use the MS Word Exchange Solution

ConceptDrwa MINDMAP gives you the ability to export your mind map into a ready-to-use Microsoft Word document.
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How to Convert ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file into MS Visio 2013 - 2019 format

With the release of Visio 2013 Microsoft has changed the native binary file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export works with the new Visio VSDX file format. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports export to MS Visio 2013 files (VSDX). The export process is very simple. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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.
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How to Add a Network Diagram to MS Word

Effective management of the computer network of any size includes the creation and maintenance of the network documentation package. Computer network diagrams may be the part of the network documentation that is often presented as MS Word document. Network diagrams describing the topology of the network and equipment installed in the network, are the essential part of this package. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM provides network administrators with ability to easily create computer network diagrams and then insert them into a MS Word document.

In Searching of Alternative to MS Visio for Mac and PC
with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Undoubtedly MS Visio is a powerful and multifunctional tool, but however at times occur the instances, when it turns unable of meeting certain users' requirements. At this cases you may need to use an alternative program software, preferably it will be simple, convenient, and at the same time powerful and professional. In searching the alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC we recommend you to pay attention for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software, which was developed to satisfy all your drawing needs and requirements. It is a fully-functioned alternative product to MS Visio for both platforms. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software has many advantages, the main among them are the cross-platform compatibility, a reasonable price, widespread ConceptDraw Solution Park with huge variety of different solutions that offer numerous libraries of specialized vector objects, useful examples, samples, and quick-start templates, extensive import / export capabilities, built-in script language, MS Visio support and certainly free technical support.
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In Search of an Alternative to MS Visio for Mac

Many people use MS Visio as a business graphics creation program. It is a powerful application with advanced ability to support complex solutions. But MS Visio has no macOS version. This is a big challenge, and you’ll be quite pleased to know about ConceptDraw DIAGRAM — the perfect MS Visio alternative that runs natively in both platforms: macOS and Windows.
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How to Convert Visio Stencils for Use in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

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 a professional tool to open and save in the newer Visio 2013 file format on Mac, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the solution for you. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export work 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 Add Data-driven Infographics to MS Word Document

Infographics are 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 such a way. One of the most simple usages 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 DIAGRAM allows you to easily create data-driven infographics and then insert them into an MS Word document.
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How To Make Visio Circle-Spoke Diagram

Circle-Spoke Diagram consists of a central round balloon, which is circled with other balloons as a ring. The Circle-Spoke Diagram is usually used in marketing. It shows the relationships between entities and the central element. Circle-Spoke Diagram can be used in marketing documentation and presentations. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to easily create marketing charts of any complexity, including the circle-spoke diagram and then make an 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.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM is ideal from the point of view of compatibility with MS Visio. Any ConceptDraw DIAGRAM user who have the colleagues that use MS Visio or any who migrates from Visio to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM , 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 DIAGRAM , you can see video about this possibility.