Re: How to learn to flowchart?

Subject: Re: How to learn to flowchart?
From: Win Day <winday -at- home -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 15:59:42 -0400

At 08:42 AM 29/09/2001 -0700, David Castro wrote:

I was working this week on a flowchart in VISIO Professional, and I saw all of
these really cool shapes for things like "stored data" and "direct processes"
and stuff. But all I tend to use are rectangles, diamonds, and arrows. It gets
the point across, usually (I guess), but I'd sure like to learn how to use all
of those cool shapes.

I went to Amazon and entered "flowchart" into the search field. Nothing turns
up. There appears to be no third-party VISIO books, no books on flowcharting
(tool independent). Nothing.

I went to Amazon and searched for "visio", and found:

Microsoft Visio Version 2002 Inside Out
by Nanette Eaton (Editor), Resources Online

List Price: $44.99
Our Price: $31.49
You Save: $13.50 (30%)


Used Price: $27.99

Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours.

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
MICROSOFT VISIO VERSION 2002 INSIDE OUT is an excellent reference to
Visio version 2002 drawing and diagramming software for PC "super users".
Complete in one volume, this book provides a thorough overview of the most-used
features and functions of Microsoft's popular diagram management program. The
book provides the information advanced users really need. It delivers comprehensive
information about getting started with Visio, diagramming assets, planning projects
and presentations, and customizing and saving shapes. Throughout the book you'll
find a wealth of timesaving Visio tips and tricks, troubleshooting techniques, and
indexes, plus a CD-ROM that holds an electronic version of the book's text, handy
Web links, sample macros and code, tutorials, utilities, and additional third-party
software. This is the authoritative handbook you'll keep by your computer
and use whenever you're stuck or stumped!



Visio® 2000 Bible
by Mark H. Walker

List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $27.99
You Save: $12.00 (30%)


Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 days

Editorial Reviews
Book Description

This authoritative, comprehensive guide is your bible to Visio® 2000. Written for
people at all levels of technological know-how, it may be used as a reference book
or a tutorial. You'll appreciate the step-by-step instructions and clear explanations
enhanced by icons, charts, and hundreds of screenshots. The tips, insights, and
shortcuts that appear in each chapter will help you to

* Take charge of your layout with views, grids, and guidelines.
* Use Visio stencils to create flowcharts, maps, schedules, and more.
* Find the fastest ways to position, connect, format, and align shapes.
* Manipulate and customize shape behavior, properties, and groups.
* Make the most of Visio macros and database interactivity.
* Add text to your drawings, or embed drawings into Microsoft Office files.
Handle advanced tasks, from working with AutoCAD to Web design.

Whether you're an IT analyst or an advertising consultant, you'll find the tools and
techniques to create business diagrams, drawings, charts, and more. You'll see why
the entire Bible series carries such an outstanding reputation when the Visio 2000
Bible goes the distance for you.



Visio® 2000 For Dummies®
by Debbie Walkowski

List Price: $21.99
Our Price: $15.39
You Save: $6.60 (30%)


Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours.


Editorial Reviews
Book Description
This fun and friendly guide to the leading business diagramming and drawing
software is packed with tips on creating charts, diagrams, and other schematic
illustrations that will impress any boss and add impact to reports, presentations,
and Web pages. The book also includes specific information about using Visio
with any Microsoft Office application.

From the Publisher
This fun and friendly guide to the leading business diagramming and drawing
software is packed with tips on creating charts, diagrams, and other schematic
illustrations that will impress any boss- and add impact to reports, presentations,
and Web pages,. The book also includes specific information about using Visio
with my Microsoft Office.



Hope this helps.

Win
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Win Day
Multimedia Developer

http://www.creativeimplementations.com
mailto:winday -at- creativeimplementations -dot- com


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