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1 stars
Version: SmartDraw 2009 52
"Personal use only no viewer for sdr files"
Pros: Great flowcharting and general graphics program.
Cons: Do not share your sdr files with associates as there is no provided viewer. Google for smartdraw viewer will only lead you back to the vendor's site to download a trail; it is their marketing strategy.
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1 stars
Version: SmartDraw 2009 52
"Don't bother with the trial version"
Pros: Easy to use, if you like it buy it. I won't because I only need a 1 off calendar and I don't like the, not quite truthfull "Free Trial" hook.
Cons: Trial version (use it for free so they say) prints with a "Trial Version" watermark making your document useless.
Summary: I understand they are protecting their work but don't call it a free trial. Call it a free play with an unusable end product which is what it is. read more
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1 stars
Version: SmartDraw 2009 52
"Useless for technical drawing"
Pros: Simple interface; easy to construct diagrams quickly; easy to resize objects and alter drawings
Cons: Millimetre dimensions are not storeed accurately; zoom function makes it difficult to view long, thin objects
Summary: I wanted to use Smartdraw to design some acoustic enclosures I'm making. I'm using pieces of MDF which are around 9mm x 800mm in size. I can't use Smartdraw to model these: either the object dimensions are continually corrupted due to rounding errors... read more
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5 stars
Version: SmartDraw 2009 52
Pros: Easy to use. Lots of templates to get you started. Like the ability to add levels and dimensions on floor plans. Free Trail had so much more to offer than I expected. Watermark is only on the FREE TRIAL and was easy to remove from my pratice plans.
Cons: There is so much you can do with this program that it may take you awhile to learn all that it can do.
Summary: I am not a computer GEEK or a draftsman and I found this software easy to use, packed with options and well worth the price. I was able to design a floor plan for our cabin, place furniture, cabinets and appliances, and even play with color schemes f... read more
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5 stars
Version: SmartDraw 2009 52
"A visual communication solution for everyone"
Pros: Easy to use, 1000s of templates, just click SmartPanel to add graphics- no experience required. Great integration with Microsoft Office.
Cons: There are a lot of capabilities in the product, and it can take time to learn about all of the diagram types that are available.
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