SmartDraw 2008.3

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Create presentation-quality graphics of all kinds in just minutes. Make flowcharts, charts and graphs, floor plans, org charts, project charts, sales maps, mind maps, marketing charts, technical diagrams, calendars, forms, maps and more using our easy to use SmartTemplates. SmartDraw works hand in hand with Microsoft Office, and generates PDF output. SmartDraw 2008 features dramatically improved graphics, with professionally designed gradients, textures, effects, styles, and themes. New SmartTemplates make you an instant expert in drawing 33 of the most-needed charts and diagrams, even if you've never seen one before. An improved ribbon interface puts your most used features just one click away, and automated functions do the hard work for you. Photo-editing tools and better graphics with all-new special effects make great presentations easy. See all of the enhanced capabilities of the new SmartDraw 2008.

Version 2008.3 includes product enhancements, new templates, and improved charts.

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  SmartDraw

  A great program - a "must have" on my computer!

  by: Sue J on 15-Jul-2008 05:19:27 PM

  Pros: SmartDraw has been a 'must have' for me for many years, since version 3 or 4. I wouldn't be without it for creating all the different diagrams I need for business or personal use - whether simple or complex. It integrates very well with Office programs, and provides a MUCH easier way of working with shapes, arrows and labels! I used to become very tired of chasing objects that wouldn't stay connected to one another in an office program - or constantly using the "Group" and "UnGroup" features every time I wanted to move or edit items. That nightmare disappeared with my first purchase of SmatDraw - and I have continued to be delighted with the program since I first began using it.

  In relation specifically to SmartDraw 2008, particularly if you're using one of the earlier versions, there are several changes to navigation etc - eg the 'ribbon' toolbar. Here are the main things I've noticed from my own use of this version:

  1) The program loads much more quickly than SD 2007, and operation is faster too.

  2) Once I got used to where the various tools and buttons are located, accessing them to insert and edit objects was much quicker than before.

  3) Greater automation of both flowcharts and gantt charts has made the job of creating them so much easier and faster for me

  4) The capacity to use linked mindmaps linked and gantt charts - a very handy feature!

  5) Even better integration with MS Office and Acrobat - transferring SD diagrams into other programs is a real breeze!

  6) Photo editing on-the-fly. Although I've not used this much yet, it has worked really well for me. I can see it's a feature I'll use regularly, saving considerable time and effort when a photo I'm including needs to be 'tweaked' - instead of having to open that file in another graphic program to do the job.

  Once you get used to navigating between the various tools and features, it's even easier and more enjoyable to use than previous versions!

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  SmartDraw

  Making maps will never be the same!!!!!

  by: GJLarson on 09-Aug-2008 05:56:52 PM

  Pros: I bought the software for the ease of map making - VERY user friendly. Quite honestly, it would have been worth it to me, just for the maps!!! Can't wait to try out the other toys!

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  SmartDraw

  a picture is a 1000 words

  by: BryanHobbs08 on 07-Aug-2008 12:03:48 AM

  Pros: I recomentd Smartdraw as it enables me to draw the diagrams and schematic diagrams I need to use in powerpoint or ms word . simple to use and easy to communicate

  Cons: needs ISO reference , dimension arrows and dimensioning doesnot comply with ISO drawing standard

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  SmartDraw

  best of the best

  by: widodowismanto on 06-May-2008 09:05:23 AM

  Cons: not free

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  SmartDraw

  User agreement states they can inspect your computer

  by: songdancer on 28-Apr-2008 09:46:42 AM

  Cons: Their user agreement states that they can inspect your computer, as well as accessing your computer remotely.

  Can we say spyware?

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