SmartDraw 2010

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Average User Rating:

3.6 3.6

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Quick Specs

Version:

2010.12
Total Downloads:

1,126,459
Date Added:

Mar. 09, 2010
Price:

Free to try (Variable length and run trial, print-limited); $197.00 to buy

File Size:

23.68MB
Downloads Last Week:

93
Platform:

Windows
Product ranking:

#8 in Presentation Software

Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / December 07, 2008

SmartDraw helps you draw a diagram to illustrate your work in a Microsoft Office document, with a plethora of 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 Software:

SmartDraw 2010 makes it easier than ever to create business graphics, diagrams and charts of all kinds, to improve communication, productivity, organization, management and planning.

SmartDraw 2010 was designed to help businesses be more productive by distributing the planning process, documenting company knowledge and improving their presentations. It lets users turn flowcharts, PowerPoints, floors plans, and business presentations into compelling visuals (users can discard expensive Microsoft software add-ons). Users can animate a .PPT using thousands of smart templates, theme slides, a story board and effects.

This version features a simple and easy integration with Microsoft Visio and SharePoint collaboration. SmartDraw 2010 allows businesses to leverage the power of visual communications with efficiency and ease

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"garbage program"

September 23, 2015 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2015-09-23 12:44:08

Pros

nothing that you can find

Cons

most important: it doest let you uninstall it.

Summary

garbage program (plus it says that's its a 5 star rated program..NOT)

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"Buggy and limited functionality"

garne2t March 16, 2015 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2015-03-16 18:09:34 | By garne2t

Pros

Very basic drawings

Cons

Dimension capability is buggy and limited.
Can't add text anywhere

Summary

I ran into all sorts of problems with adding dimensions to a drawing of my kitchen countertops. I couldn't get the object to size to the right dimension as it would skip from 13/16" to 15/16" and would not allow me to select 7/8". I tried zooming in very close and it still didn't work. Dimensions are poorly placed and can't be moved. They are also not drawn with architectural standards in mind.

I was unable to add text in a specific location in my drawing.

Overall very frustrating experience for my application.

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"adware. do NOT download."

alan_brooklyn March 14, 2014 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2014-03-14 05:06:10 | By alan_brooklyn

Pros

basic software for drawing flowcharts, etc.

Cons

Adware. I downloaded, played with it for a bit, and then removed it or so I thought. On startup a smartdraw window continues to pop up, even though no program called smartdraw or sd... is listed in my programs. I finally figured out how to remove using "Scheduled tasks" where two tasks beginning with SD are listed.

Summary

Evil.

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"Sounds so clever and so good? Is it really?"

Kushi Stanley February 01, 2014 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2014-02-01 20:40:55 | By Kushi Stanley

Pros

Looks handy. Very impressed. Downloaded and installed. :)

Cons

Oh, my god, they have gone too far and forgot the very very basic. There is no option for you to open a blank document - sometime we need to build our own from sketch. :(

Summary

Got nothing more to say.

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"Couldn't open a simple visio file correctly"

MaxPower80 October 20, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-10-20 13:25:33 | By MaxPower80

Pros

None - didn't get to try it fully

Cons

Couldn't open an existing vsd file. If I can't easily convert Visio files, this product is useless. Will have to go with Visio instead.

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"no good lost my time"

hsamoila October 06, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-10-06 11:23:55 | By hsamoila

Pros

nothing positive, lost my time

Cons

you can't do anything easy as they say; you try to move a wall everything is moving, you try to print the trial has 4 printing options so you're done(with watermarks) you can't put the proper dimensions easily, you have to restart over and over for each modification; why should we buy a program like this;
I would like to know where they work all the users that left the positive feedback

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"Adware, pure and simple"

luckcactus September 30, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-09-30 14:26:01 | By luckcactus

Pros

You can do basic flow diagrams similar to Powerpoint.

Cons

Adware. This program installs MySearchDial and My PC Backup. The first hijacks your browsers search and homepage capabilities. The second produces a pop up ad ever ten minutes or so.

SmartDraw really doesn't do anything for you that Powerpoint or Word can't.

Summary

The program itself is fairly basic, you may as well stick with one of the MS Office programs.

This is essentially adware and the publishers clearly make their money from ads rather than (unrealistically overpriced)subscriptions.

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"do NOT use this!"

Dash_Owner_Phx May 20, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-05-20 12:56:46 | By Dash_Owner_Phx

Pros

NONE. Not only didn't it work, but even after I installed it I am STILL getting their popups and ads NON-STOP

Cons

YOU WILL GET NON STOP ADWARE!!! DO NOT INSTALL!!!!!!!

Summary

I have NEVER downloaded anything that I could not install. However, this program, after installation, still notifies me of their updates. The WORST thing is that both my browsers are now giving me NON STOP ads and unsolicited information. It's making me VERY FRUSTRATED. D O N O T I N S T A L L ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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"Waste of time and traffic"

dimaxer May 03, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-05-03 12:53:18 | By dimaxer

Pros

Nice reviews on official website.

Cons

I just have no words to express. It looked like this program is Visio-killer, but I would rather work in Paint rather in SmartDraw.

Summary

I was looking for a simple and easy to use AutoCad-like program and read good reviews of SmartDraw on their site. Installed it and was impressed. 99% of software I first run do not make me look into manual and read how to do things. But Smartdraw made me do it. Fantastically, but I almost never look into manual for AutoCad and ArchiCad but had to spend time trying to do basic things in SmartDraw. I would give 0.5 star if that was possible.

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"Welcome to bloatware and a surprise seven day trial."

Psyoon January 29, 2013 / Version: SmartDraw 2010 2010.12

2013-01-29 22:15:34 | By Psyoon

Pros

I was unable to install it before it zombified my system and used it to send Nigerian prince emails.

Cons

Malware and spyware

Summary

Optional Bloatware package! Yay! Nope. Uncheck.

Restarts Chrome... what? Ooh look! It installed an ad suite. Uninstall.

Uh... yeah. Okay, well maybe the program's worthwhile? Surprise- 7 day trial. Screw it. Uninstall time.

Before I could even get to the control panel it popped up it's other surprise- a software suite to backup your entire system online. Yeah. Sounds legitimate. Luckily it manifests as a program so it was easy to remove, but I'm waiting for the next thing to pop up too.

What the hell CNET? You used to not suck, and used to fight against this kind of thing. What the hell happened?

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Full Specifications

General
Publisher	SmartDraw Software
Publisher web site	http://www.smartdraw.com/
Release Date	March 09, 2010
Date Added	March 09, 2010
Version	2010.12

Category
Category	Business Software
Subcategory	Presentation Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	23.68MB
File Name	smartdraw_setup_CNET.exe

Popularity
Total Downloads	1,126,459
Downloads Last Week	93

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	Variable length and run trial, print-limited
Price	$197

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