David J ParkerMVP (Visio)bVisual ltddavidp@bvisual.net

Microsoft Visio 2010

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AgendaVisio 2010

Visio Evolution2010 Investment AreasEasier…

To useTo validateTo collaborate

DemoWhich SKU for you?

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Visio Evolution

• Data refreshable diagrams on server

• Adopt Office 2007 Ribbon• Simplify diagram creation

& manipulation• Capture the logical

structure of diagrams

Visio 2010

• Linking data to diagrams• Visualization of data on

shapes• Automatic refresh from

data• Faster creation of

diagrams• Presentation-quality

diagrams

Visio 2007

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Visio 2010 Pillars

Visio Services

Process Management

Ease of Use

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Ease of UseOffice Fluent User

Interface• Ribbon UI• Live Preview

Visio chrome enhancements

• Shapes Window• Page tabs

Diagramming improvements

• AutoConnect• Auto Size page• Dynamic grid• Shape visual refresh

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Fluent UI and other ease of use features

Office Fluent UI

New Shapes Window

The Quick Shapes Mini Toolbar contains the first four shapes from the Quick Shapes area of the active stencil in the Shapes window

Infinite Canvas when shapes are dropped outside of current page area

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Process Management

Flowcharting experience

• Insert & delete shapes• Incremental layout• Cross-functional flowchart

Structured diagrams

• Containers, callouts, lists• Diagram validation• Sub-process

Sharing processes

• Diagram repository• Visual designer for

SharePoint workflows

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Visio 2010 Process InvestmentsExperiences

Diagrams

Features

Ease of Use Structure SharePoint Integration

Basic Flowchart Cross-functional Flowchart SharePoint Workflow BPMN

Foundation

Align & Space Containers SharePoint Workflow Validation

Insert & Delete Callouts Sub-process Repository

Change Direction Lists Visual Refresh Infinite Page

Layout Structured Diagrams Drawing SurfaceIncremental Layout

Layout RegionsCross-functional Layout

Avoid Page BreaksFlowchart Routing

AutoConnectDynamic Grid

Smooth TransitionsDisplay LevelNoQuickDrag

Container ManagementCallout Management

List ManagementStructured Diagram API

Connectivity API

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Visio Services

Diagram publishing

• Generate .VSP file

Rendering & navigation

• SharePoint web part UI• PNG rendering• Silverlight XAML rendering• Overlay API

Data connectivity

& refresh

• Data sources: SQL, WSS Lists, Excel Services

• Data Graphics refresh

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How Visio Services works

Creator

Database

Consumer

Create Data-linked Diagram just as in Visio 2007

Generate proprietary “VDW” file to SharePoint Server 2010

Consumer requests updatesThe server returns a PNG or XAML representation of a refreshed Data Graphics

Consumers can navigate, refresh &

open the diagram in Visio 2010

SharePoint® Server 2010

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Project to Visio – Visual Reports

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Visio from Project – Imported Data

• Timelines• Gantt Charts

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Visio and Project via SharePoint – Linked Data

Demo

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Who uses Visio and for what?Roles/ Diagram Types in

Visio 2010

General Diagrams

Business Diagrams

Engineer Diagrams

Maps and Floor Plans

Process Flows

Network Diagrams

Schedule Diagrams

Software and Database

HR

Sales

Marketing

Project Managers

Facilities Managers

Operations /Production /Quality Managers

Network/IT Managers

Desktop Support

Compliance Officers

Engineering

Software Developer/Architect

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Understanding the Visio 2010 SKUsVisio Standard Visio Professional Visio Premium

Product Theme

Product Value

Solution Scenario

Diverse set of intuitive and professional diagrams.Simplify complexity with a diverse set of intuitive and professional tools for diagramming.

Diverse set of diagrams including:• Flowchart / Swimlane• Org Chart / Block Diagram• Timeline / Calendar

• Communicate effectively through clear and professional diagrams

• Save time with: A wide variety of pre-drawn shapes &

templates Auto alignment & spacing Intuitive navigation and consistent Office

Fluent UI• Make your Office documents more visual with

Visio diagrams

Dynamic, data-driven diagrams with real-time web-sharing.Bring your diagrams to life with dynamic, data-driven visuals that are connected to real-time data and can be easily shared online with anyone.

Dynamic, data-driven diagrams in:• Business Intelligence• IT Management & Security• Business & Technical Drawings

• Deliver rich, visual dashboards across the organization using SharePoint and Visio Services

• Drill down with Pivot Diagrams to provide graphical BI analysis to Excel, Access, SQL, or any OLEDB/ODBC data source

• Use a diverse set of specialized diagrams • Import, save, and work with CAD files

Intelligent and Advanced diagrams and process tools.Improve consistency and accuracy across your organization with advanced diagramming and new process management tools.

Intelligent and advanced diagrams in• Business Process Analysis / BPM• Compliance/ Quality• Rule-based Diagrams

• Save time with intelligent & easy-to-use process mapping templates, including pre-defined shapes and templates such as BPMN and Six Sigma

• Drive standardization and re-use with Subprocesses• Model SharePoint workflows for execution and

monitoring on SharePoint 2010 server • Maximize consistency and accuracy across your

organization with Diagram Validation that can find common errors or check for business logic

Anderson, ElizabethSr. VP Sales

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Marketing Budget Spending $ 6,474,993

Cox, OliverGeneral Manager, North America

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Marketing Budget Spending $ 1,176,940

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Marketing Budget Spending $ 1,898,543

Weiss, CharlotteGeneral Manager, Worldwide

Support

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Marketing Budget Spending $ 1,270,654

Gibbons, PhilGeneral Manager, Telesales

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Marketing Budget Spending $ 65,987

Available?

Production

Uptime (%)

78

33

Inventory (hrs)Yes

Ship

Uptime (%)

72

18

Inventory (hrs)

No

Quality Assurance

Uptime (%)

85

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Inventory (hrs)

Packaging

Uptime (%)

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Inventory (hrs)

Ordering

Uptime (%)

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Inventory (hrs)

BudgetPlan Execute

Identify Locations

Estimate Expenses

No

Sufficient Funding?

Modify Requirements

Schedule Event Publicize

Determine Objectives

Hold Event

YesDetermine Equipment

Needs

Open Purchase Order

Event Staff Marketing Sales Team

Requires Approval

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