Visio 2007 Bible

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.

Acknowledgments. 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.