SmartDraw 2008 9.02

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

Word processors work wonderfully, right up until the time you need to draw a diagram to illustrate your work. SmartDraw provides a handy shortcut for anyone in this situation, offering a plethora of diagram templates and art elements that eliminate the need to start from scratch.

A huge variety of possible uses has been included, from software engineering or business modeling to anatomical illustration. Generic templates include flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, family trees, ER diagrams, and far more. A clip-art collection helps fill out the basic templates, and a drag-and-drop tool lets users easily add frequently used symbol combinations. The program also functions as a standalone drawing tool, supporting free-hand drawing, image layers, text, and tables. Work can be saved in a number of formats including JPEG, PDF, HTML and AutoCAD Interchange.

As a fast illustration or business tool for someone who's not doing full-blown design work, we think this program functions extraordinarily well.

Publisher's description

From SmartDraw :

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 (9.02) includes new charts and graphs with image support, Google Map data, photo editing, more automated flowcharts, improved project charts.

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