Graphics programs help prevent last minute trial exhibit preparation. Local rules are likely to require disclosure of charts to the opposition at an early date. What frequently happens is that counsel will tell opposing counsel that they expect to have a blowup or a graphical presentation available at the trial but not have one to show opposing counsel. There are several reasons for delay in preparing graphical presentations. Blowups cost money to create, both in terms of material costs and lawyers time.
Graphics usually take time to prepare.
That time might be better allocated to other aspects of trial preparation. Indecision as to the precise form of exhibits may slow their creation. The desire to have the graphics display perfect may inhibit the final creation of courtroom blowups. Information to be shown on the blowups may be subject to change before the time of trial. All these problems associated with courtroom graphics can be minimized by graphics programs.