Question/Discussion

1) What advantages use the Software Visio?

The advanced diagramming tool of Microsoft Visio helps to simplify complex contents with dynamic,
data-driven visuals and new ways to share on the Web in real-time. Whether youre creating an
organizational chart, a network diagram, or a business process, the tools and more intuitive interface
in Visio makes it easier to explain your diagrams. Below are the advantages in using Microsoft Visio:
i) Jump-start diagramming with a diverse set of pre-drawn shapes and templates for IT,
business, process management, and more.
ii) Find and access the features you need more quickly in Visios new, more intuitive user
interface.
iii) Create and modify diagrams faster with new and improved tools and automatic drawing
features.
iv) Simplify large and complex diagrams using Sub processes and Containers to group
related shapes visually and logically.
v) Make your diagrams appealing and professional-looking in seconds with modern shapes
and visuals, a rich gallery of themes, and Live Preview.
vi) Bring your diagrams to life with dynamic, data-driven visuals and shapes, connected to
real-time data.
vii) Share interactive, refreshable, data-linked diagrams with others via their browser, with
just a few clicks.
viii) Ensure accuracy and consistency across your organization using Diagram Validation to
check diagrams against business rules and logic.
ix) Model SharePoint workflows in Visio, and then run and monitor them on SharePoint
Server 2010.
x) Create actionable, visual mash-ups that combine rich Visio diagrams with other
application services in SharePoint Server 2010.

2) List 10 Category of Drawing type in Visio
i) Business
ii) Engineering
iii) Flowchart
iv) General
v) Maps
vi) Network
vii) Schedule
viii) Software
ix) Floor plans
x) Database



3) Get familiar with the Visio interface. Describe A, B, C, and D


A is the menu bar and toolbars. Toolbars consist of icons that act as short-cuts to the
commands found under the menus. The icons on the toolbars are organized according to
function and according to the most commonly used commands. The toolbar that usually
appears directly below the menu bar is called the Standard Toolbar.

B is the shapes window. The Shapes window organizes shapes and provides ways for
you to find more shapes. Shapes are organized in stencils. Every diagram template
includes one or more stencils with shapes that are relevant to the diagram type. To
find more shapes, you can browse the shapes you have installed or you can search
your computer or the Internet. When you need more working room for your
diagram, you can minimize the Shapes window and still have access to the most-
used shapes.

C is the drawing window. This is where you can do your charts and diagrams. The
drawing window has rulers at the top and left side. The rulers (and the status bar)
show the position of the pointer on the sheet. To turn the ruler display on or off,
click View, Rulers. To specify the major and minor ruler line graduations, click Tools,
Options, Document Properties, and Grid/Snap . Specify the Major grid spacing and
Minor-lines per major settings.

A
B
C
D
D is the task Pane. A task pane is a multipurpose window pane that appears on the
right side of the window. You can search for online contents or offline contents such
as templates, design, help, clip art, document management and other tools.