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~ Daniel G. Hoffmann (Author), Doug Lowe (Author)
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Product Description

Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans — they’re all types of business graphics. Only one tool does ’em all: SmartDraw. SmartDraw For Dummies shows you how this business graphics software helps you make boring presentations exciting and how to create graphics that can help you sell, manage, inform, motivate, and more.

You’ll learn how to set up the program, navigate its somewhat unique interface, and work with SmartDraw’s thousands of templates. You don’t need artistic talent, just this handy guide and the extended, fully functional trial version of SmartDraw that’s on the bonus CD!

  • Use SmartDraw templates to create org charts, flowcharts, express charts, mind maps, Live Maps, and more
  • Dress up your graphics with color, effects, and design themes
  • Learn to integrate your graphics into Microsoft Office applications and animate graphics for cool PowerPoint presentations
  • Explore SmartDraw diagrams for Web pages and e-mail newsletters
  • Import SmartDraw graphics into Word and Excel documents
  • Take advantage of extra software and additional templates, sample drawings and flowcharts, image editing tools, maps, and flyers on the CD

You’ll also find graphics guidelines to help you create more effective charts and presentations, plus tips on using color and images to your advantage. Written by a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and a SmartDraw vice president, SmartDraw For Dummies helps you banish boring charts forever!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.



From the Back Cover

SmartDraw's the antidote for boring business graphics — learn how to use it now!

Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans are all types of business graphics, and only one tool does 'em all — SmartDraw. Learn how to use it to create graphics that can help you sell, manage, inform, motivate, and more. You don't need artistic talent, just this handy guide and SmartDraw. (There's a trial version on the CD!)

  • Start smart — learn to set up the program, navigate its interface, and work with SmartDraw templates
  • Add some spice — dress up your graphics with color, effects, and themes

  • Get down to business — use SmartDraw templates to create org charts, flowcharts, mind maps, Live Maps, and more

  • Enhance Office files — learn to integrate your graphics into Microsoft Office applications and animate them for cool PowerPoint presentations

  • Take it online — convert SmartDraw diagrams for Web pages

Open the book and find:

  • How to make the most of color and images
  • How to create a Live Map using Google

  • Different kinds of business graphics

  • How to turn SmartDraw shapes into a unique drawing

  • Why layers are necessary to create a good floor plan

  • What a mind map is and how to use one

  • How to use SmartDraw graphics in Word and PowerPoint®

  • Guidelines to help you create effective graphics

Bonus CD Includes

Fully functional, 30-day trial version of SmartDraw

Reference materials, including the Encyclopedia of Business Graphics PDF

Working Smarter PDFs to help you get more value out of SmartDraw

See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/Cdr edition (June 2, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470396717
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470396711
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,327 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Everyone Interested in SmartDraw or Better Business Communication, June 10, 2009
Great new book that shows not only detailed, how-to information for SmartDraw users, but also shows how to communicate more effectively with visuals, work with Microsoft Office, create better PowerPoint presentations, and much more! Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
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