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- Price: Free to try (7-day trial, print-limited); $197.00 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: February 04, 2008
- Total Downloads: 771,084
- Downloads last week: 1,126
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 122 votes
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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 2008.3 includes product enhancements, new templates, and improved charts.
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Version 2008.3 includes product enhancements, new templates, and improved charts.
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User reviews of SmartDraw 2008.3
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 122 votes
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Version: SmartDraw 2008.3
"A great program - a "must have" on my computer!"
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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Version: SmartDraw 2008.3
"Making maps will never be the same!!!!!"
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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Version: SmartDraw 2008.3
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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Version: SmartDraw 2008.3
Cons: not free
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Version: SmartDraw 2008.3
"User agreement states they can inspect your computer"
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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