Microsoft Visio 2007 Basics and Beyond

Learn how to use stencils, scale and resize objects, draw basic shapes, manipulate compound lines, and distribute and group objects. You will also learn how to create diagrams, work with text, format shapes and lines, and apply a background page.

Course Outline

Students will learn how to use stencils, scale and resize objects, draw basic shapes, manipulate compound lines, and distribute and group objects. They will also learn how to create diagrams, work with text, format shapes and lines, and apply a background page. Learn how to create and assign layers, work with themes and styles, customize stencil shapes, compare organization charts, and create PERT and Gantt charts. They will also learn how to integrate Visio with other Office programs, generate a Web site map, and draw a system diagram.

Course Outline

The Visio environment

• Visio basics
• Navigating in Visio
• Using windows and stencils
• Manipulating objects

Drawing tools

• Basic shapes and lines
• Compound lines
• Editing objects

Basic diagrams

• Planning your diagram
• Creating a basic diagram
• Working with text
• Working with organization charts

Formatting drawings

• Formatting text
• Formatting text blocks
• Formatting shapes and lines

Working with pages

• Creating and setting up a drawing
• Working with background pages
• Working with links
• Printing diagrams

Network and brainstorming diagrams

• Network diagrams
• Rack diagrams
• Brainstorming diagrams

Introduction to advanced features

• Advanced layout and connection techniques
• Custom properties
• Reporting

Creating technical layouts

• Layers
• Drawing scales
• Dimensioning

Advanced formatting

• Themes and styles
• Templates

Custom shape design

• Special drawing operations
• Shape behavior and events
• Custom stencils

Business diagrams and Web site mapping

• Block, tree, and onion diagrams
• Flowcharts
• Organization charts
• Project management diagrams
• Web site maps

Integrating Visio with other programs

• Integration with Microsoft Word
• Integration with PowerPoint
• Integration with Microsoft Outlook
• Working with Web-enabling features

Software and database diagrams

• Documenting software systems
• Database model diagrams

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

Certificate of completion

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than 2 business weeks before the expected delivery date are eligible for a 50% refund, or a credit voucher will be provided for regularly scheduled courses (choice being that of the registrant). Credit Vouchers are transferable within the same company. Please send your cancellation notice to info@itplanit.com.

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A very interesting course. Claude Gerin, our instructor, was excellent in making this a very interesting and learning experience. THANKS!

Reviewed by Oleg T. 2012