Microsoft Visio 2013 is the software to create all kinds of diagrams from hundreds of templates.
This version is enabled only as a standalone product and is not included in any of the Microsoft Office suites 2013.
Download Visio 2013
With the free trial of this software, can create well-organized diagrams of most types of information sets, including floor plans, business processes, flow charts and networks.
Unlike the standard version, Visio Professional 2013 adds the ability to link diagram alternatives to real-time data, more of 60 templates, collaboration tools and BPMN support 2.0. At the same time, it has a much higher cost.
If you don't want to buy the full license, you can subscribe to Office 365. With a recurring monthly or annual payment, have access to all Office applications, including Visio and Project 2013.
In this version of Visio, the user interface has been redesigned. With a cleaner design, the software simplifies applying styles, topics, gradients and effects. At the same time, diagrams are enhanced with new effect formatting options.
Leaving the interface aside, Visio also adds new org charts, Basic and detailed network diagrams and schedules.
Now you will find new container designs and shapes. In addition, many new forms and template containers have been incorporated..
At the same time, SharePoint workflow template has stages, Steps, custom cycles and actions.
Database and UML templates now use the same drag and drop functionality as other templates.
Another novelty is the page duplication, making it easy to copy an existing page. You can also replace a shape within a container or diagram without affecting the layout or information of the diagram..
To end, the alternatives collaboration and co-authorship enables multiple people to work on a single file at the same time. To do this, you must upload the file to SharePoint or SkyDrive (current OneDrive). Thus, they all work in real time and all changes and saves of each user are updated on the server.
Characteristics
- The Comments Panel enables you to add, read, respond to and organize your reviewers' comments.
- Wide range of export formats
- New format (.vsdx) that enables users to access the same file on desktop computers and web browsers using SharePoint.
- Large library of templates and objects.
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