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?

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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 Directorbrettn@visimation.com425-369-6000 x701

www.visimation.comwww.shapesource.com