Visio Professional 2003 Basic, 2nd Edition Study Guide

1-4239-1386-8 © 2007 Publish date: June 12, 2006 216 pages

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Course ID:Visio-2003-basic-2nd-sg

At some point in your career, you will likely need to create a flowchart. Visio Professional is one of the software programs of choice for this task. You can learn how to use the basic features and functions of Visio Professional 2003 by choosing one of our computer training books. The highly rated Visio Professional 2003 study guide has earned a 4.8/5.0 rating in overall quality by ProCert Labs.

You will learn how to use stencils, objects, master shapes, and flowcharts as well as how to connect shapes, set file properties, enter and format text, work with background pages, use detail pages, and use Print Preview. The Visio Professional 2003 courseware shows you how to do these tasks over a course of seven units of instruction. You will learn a new feature or technique in each unit as well as get actual experience by participating in the included activities.

By following the Microsoft Visio Professional training courseware, you will learn how to create effective diagrams and charts that communicate your message. This is a self-directed way of learning which means you use the study guide as a tool for teaching you the basics of this computer program. You are in charge of how quickly you progress through the course.

Course Objectives

At the end of this courseware, you will be comfortable in the Visio environment, be able to navigate your Visio files, know how to manipulate stencils, and select, scale, and resize objects. You will also learn how to draw and reshape objects, use various compound lines and duplication techniques, and how to align, distribute, group, and rotate your Visio objects.

Other topics include flowchart planning, using master shapes, connecting shapes, using dynamic connectors, using text, and creating simple organization charts.

You will learn about the various text formatting options, how to set file properties, how to create background pages, how to use detail pages and links, work with Print Preview mode, and how to print your diagram.

Finally, you will learn about network diagrams, rack diagrams, directory service diagrams, and brainstorming diagrams as well as advanced connection and layout techniques, setting a shape's custom properties, and creating and modifying property reports.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces the Visio environment

• Visio basics
• Navigating Visio
• Stencil overview
• Using objects

Unit 2 discusses Visio's drawing tools

• Drawing objects
• Additional drawing techniques
• Editing objects

Unit 3 covers creating basic diagrams

• Planning diagrams
• Master shapes
• Connecting shapes
• Dynamic connectors
• An overview of text features
• Organization charts

Unit 4 discusses formatting drawings

• Basics of formatting
• Formatting text blocks
• Formatting shapes and lines

Unit 5 covers using pages

• Creating and setting up new drawings
• Using background pages
• Using links
• Printing diagrams

Unit 6 discusses creating network and brainstorming diagrams

• Network diagramming
• Rack and directory service diagrams
• Brainstorming tools

Unit 7 covers advanced features overview

• Advanced layout and connection techniques
• Custom properties
• Reporting