Visio 2007 Bible (eBook)

Bonnie Biafore is a project manager with more than 20 years of experience managing engineering and software implementation projects in numerous industries. With a background in structural engineering, architecture, and project management, she is well versed in using Visio for engineering, architecture, software development, business analysis, and project scheduling.

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Introduction.

Part I: Understanding Visio Fundamentals.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Visio.

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Drawings.

Chapter 3: Working with Visio Files.

Chapter 4: Working with Shapes.

Chapter 5: Connecting Shapes.

Chapter 6: Working with Text.

Chapter 7: Enhancing Diagram Appearance with Formatting.

Part II: Integrating Visio Drawings.

Chapter 8: Inserting, Linking, and Embedding Objects.

Chapter 9: Importing, Exporting, and Publishing to the Web.

Chapter 10: Linking Shapes with Data.

Part III: Using Visio for Office Productivity.

Chapter 11: Collaborating with Others.

Chapter 12: Building Block Diagrams.

Chapter 13: Constructing Charts and Graphs.

Chapter 14: Working with Organization Charts.

Chapter 15: Building Visio Flowcharts.

Chapter 16: Documenting Processes, Workflows, and Data
Flows.

Chapter 17: Scheduling Projects with Visio.

Chapter 18: Documenting Brainstorming Sessions.

Chapter 19: Analyzing Results with PivotDiagrams.

Part IV: Using Visio in Information Technology.

Chapter 20: Modeling and Documenting Databases.

Chapter 21: Building UML Models.

Chapter 22: Building Software Development Diagrams.

Chapter 23: Mapping Web Sites.

Chapter 24: Creating Network Diagrams.

Part V: Using Visio for Architecture and Engineering.

Chapter 25: Working with Scaled Drawings.

Chapter 26: Creating and Managing Scaled Drawings.

Chapter 27: Laying Out Architectural and Engineering Plans.

Chapter 28: Planning Space and Managing Facilities.

Chapter 29: Integrating CAD and Visio.

Chapter 30: Working with Engineering Drawings.

Part VI: Customizing Stencils, Templates, and Shapes.

Chapter 31: Creating and Customizing Templates.

Chapter 32: Creating and Customizing Stencils.

Chapter 33: Creating and Customizing Shapes.

Chapter 34: Customizing Shapes Using ShapeSheets.

Chapter 35: Formatting with Styles.

Chapter 36: Customizing Toolbars and Menus.

Chapter 37: Automating Visio.

Part VII: Quick Reference.

Chapter 38: Installing Visio 2007.

Chapter 39: Visio Help Resources.

Chapter 40: Additional Resources for Templates and Stencils.

Chapter 41: Keyboard Shortcuts.

Chapter 42: Template and Stencil Reference.

Index.