SmartDraw

SmartDraw is a visual processor used to create flowcharts, organization charts, mind maps, project charts, and other visuals. SmartDraw is built exclusively for Windows operating systems and works with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000^[1]. Since version 7, it uses Microsoft’s Fluent User Interface in conjunction with automated panels specific to each type of diagram^[2].

The latest stable release of SmartDraw is SmartDraw 2012^[3]. It integrates with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint^[4][5] and Microsoft Project^[6]; it can export diagrams to common image formats and PDF format^[7].

File Format

The following file extensions are specific to SmartDraw:

• .SDR – “SmartDraw Documents,” a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw documents.
• .SDT – “Smart/Draw Templates,” a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw reusable document templates.
• .SDL – “SmartDraw Libraries,” a binary file format used for saving symbol libraries in SmartDraw.
• .SCZ - "SmartDraw Collections," a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw collections.

See also

• Visual Communication
• Mind Mapping
• Process Management
• Technical Drawing
• Diagramming software
• List of UML tools
• List of concept mapping software

References

1. ^ "About: Graphics Software - SmartDraw 2010 Review". 01/12/2010. http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/business/fr/smartdraw.htm. 
2. ^ Lowe, Doug; Hoffman, Dan (June 2009). SmartDraw For Dummies. For Dummies. pp. 39–41. ISBN 0470396717. http://www.dummies.com/store/product/SmartDraw-For-Dummies.productCd-0470396717,navId-323904.html. 
3. ^ "Washington Times: SmartDraw charts must-have for PC". 9/28/2009. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/28/kellner-smartdraw-charts-must-have-for-pc/. 
4. ^ "Need Direction In Making Charts? Bevy Of Software Apps Can Help". 03/02/2010. http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=522708. 
5. ^ Lowe, Doug; Hoffman, Dan (June 2009). SmartDraw For Dummies. For Dummies. pp. 233–237. ISBN 0470396717. http://www.dummies.com/store/product/SmartDraw-For-Dummies.productCd-0470396717,navId-323904.html. 
6. ^ "Web Worker Daily:SmartDraw 2010: An Easy-to-use Diagramming Tool". 1/26/2010. http://webworkerdaily.com/2010/01/26/smartdraw-2010-diagramming-for-project-management-and-presentations/. 
7. ^ "On Computers: SmartDraw 2010". 11/19/2009. http://oncomp.com/2009/11/smartdraw-2010/. 

External links

• Official website