For example, an organization chart published to an intranet may show names and title information but mousing over each box in the diagram will pop up separate frames showing any other relevant information such as extensions number or locations, attached using Visio 2002. Visio can also import that information quickly and easily from Word or Excel. Industrial engineers can begin diagramming in Visio, pass the work on to the simulation specialists who use Simul8 software, and then pass the revised work back to the engineers again via the Internet. The changes are captured and reflected in the applications without any additional work by the various groups. Support for COM add-ins in Visio 2002 allows users to add properties, such the number of type or connections permitted to different pieces of network equipment, making it simple to validate the connectivity or structure of a complex network diagram.
People pick it up and get good, professional-looking results very fast.
They enjoy using it. The tighter integration with Office will make it even easier as it now shares the same menu structure and help engine. And the new cleaner look will make it even easier to find what you want. Visio Standard is for business professionals who need to easily create flowcharts, organizational charts and timelines. Visio Professional provides IT professionals, engineers and software developers with a more comprehensive drawing and diagramming tool and incorporates and improves upon the shapes and other tools in the Visio 2000 Technical and Professional editions.