Class Descriptions
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Visio Professional 2003 Basic (Closed Session) (1 Day):

Prerequisites:

 Working Knowledge of Windows


Description:

This course teaches the basic functions and features of Visio Professional 2003. Students will learn how to work with stencils, objects, flowcharts, and master shapes. They'll learn how to connect shapes, enter and format text and set file properties. Background pages, detail pages, and Print Preview are also covered.

Unit 1: Exploring the Visio environment
Topic A: Visio basics
Topic B: Navigating in Visio
Topic C: Stencil overview
Topic D: Working with objects

Unit 2: Drawing tools
Topic A: Drawing objects
Topic B: Additional drawing techniques
Topic C: Editing objects

Unit 3: Creating basic diagrams
Topic A: Planning your diagram
Topic B: Master shapes
Topic C: Connecting shapes
Topic D: Dynamic connectors
Topic E: An introduction to text features
Topic F: Organization charts

Unit 4: Formatting drawings
Topic A: Formatting basics
Topic B: Formatting text blocks
Topic C: Formatting shapes and lines

Unit 5: Working with pages
Topic A: Creating and setting up a new drawing
Topic B: Working with background pages
Topic C: Working with links
Topic D: Printing diagrams

Unit 6: Creating network and brainstorming diagrams
Topic A: Network diagramming
Topic B: Rack and directory service diagrams
Topic C: Brainstorming tools

Unit 7: An introduction to advanced features
Topic A: Advanced layout and connection techniques
Topic B: Custom properties
Topic C: Reporting