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Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
10 – 15 million Microsoft Visio users worldwide
Custom Visio shapes help you sell more products
Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD1
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Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Microsoft Visio: Is it CAD*?
No!
It’s the best, simplest, universal diagramming tool for
companies that design, sell, install, and use products
that are assembled into systems. Additionally, 80% of CAD
users don’t need it — they need a simpler drawing program like Visio.
*CAD = Computer Aided Design
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD
Cost of Visio vs. CAD
Notes:1. Costs are published list prices as of February, 20092. Number of days derived from various CAD training service provider publications
Latest Versions License1 Upgrade1
MaintenanceSubscription1 Training Days2
AutoCAD $3995 $595.00 $450 6 - 10
AutoCAD Mechanical $4495 $695.00 $495 6 - 10
AutoCAD Architecture $4994 $795.00 $595 6 - 10
AutoCAD Electrical $5295 $795.00 $595 6 - 10
Visio Professional $559.95 $349.95 $0 2
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Strengths of Visio vs. CAD
● Ease of use● Lower training and software costs● Greater retention of skills● Presentation quality graphics ● Connecting objects● MS Office integration● Automates many design tasks● As precise as CAD
● Complex drafting● 3D● Building industry acceptance
Visio strengths CAD strengths
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
User TypeTechnical
General Business
Educational, Governmental & Other
10 – 15 Million Microsoft Visio Users Worldwide
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Custom Visio shapes help you sell more products
“I'm closing more deals... sales are up 30%!!! Fire
alarm submittals take half the time to put together
than before. I am making more money!!!“
Fred Foss, 1st Security, Washington, DC
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Leveraging Visio to save money and sell more
● Using Visio with Visimation’s ProShapes instead of CAD■ Sales people working on customer proposals■ Connecting objects■ Laying out equipment in spaces■ Showing system flows■ Need to associate product information■ Generating bill of materials and estimates
● Supplementing CAD with Visio ■ Sales people working on customer proposals■ Smaller projects
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Why develop custom shapes for Microsoft Visio?
● Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD● 10 – 15 million Microsoft Visio users worldwide● Sell more products by:
■ Making the drawing and product specification process easier for your customers and staff
■ Helping your staff and customers work more efficiently — Visio along with custom shapes from Visimation can cut drawing and proposal creation time by 50% to 80%
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Popular uses for Visio
● Business process flowcharts● Workflow diagrams● Marketing charts & diagrams● Database models● Software diagrams ● Calendars & timelines● Directional maps ● Organization charts● Six sigma documentation● Brainstorming diagrams● Gantt & PERT charts● … and much more
● Network documentation● Data center plans● Rack elevations● Network topology● Floor, space & site plans● Wiring diagrams● HVAC systems● Automation controls● Security systems● Fire and safety● Furniture assemblies● … and much more
Business Technical
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Network Rack Elevation
…and many more
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Fitness Equipment Floor Plan
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: HVAC and Building Control Schematic
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Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: HVAC Controller Diagram
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: AV Wiring Diagram
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Security System Floor Plan
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Gas Utility Site Plan
Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Fluid Process Control Manifold Diagram
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Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
To Learn More About the Benefits of Developing Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio Contact
Brett NewmanManaging [email protected] x701
www.visimation.comwww.shapesource.com