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    Good diagramming software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by eclecticdoode, Jul 10, 2006.

  1. eclecticdoode

    eclecticdoode Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I was wondering if there are any programs out there that will allow me to create flow charts? Something along the lines of omnigraffle but for windows. I'm going to a school that states a PC must be used so anything windows compatible would be prefferable.
     
    eclecticdoode, Jul 10, 2006
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Microsoft Visio is a very good flow chart drawing software. Pretty expensive though.
     
    Budding, Jul 10, 2006
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    bigbear89 Notebook Consultant

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    You can download MS Visio from Shareaza or Bit Torrent or some other p2p app. One of the best flowchart software
     
    bigbear89, Jul 10, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I agree. Microsoft Visio is a great program that is quite easy to use.
     
    chrisyano, Jul 10, 2006
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  5. eclecticdoode

    eclecticdoode Notebook Consultant

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    I only use bittorrent as a means of last resort. I don't want to download something and then scan it and find out there's a virus in it. But thanks guys, I gonna check out visio and see if it's for me.
     
    eclecticdoode, Jul 10, 2006
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    mattgonebad Notebook Consultant

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    you can probably get a trial from microsofts website, and see if you like it
     
    mattgonebad, Jul 10, 2006
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    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    MSDN Alliance :D I took a computer science class just so I get MSDN Alliance through the university, thus practically every Microsoft software is free
     
    iOsiris, Jul 11, 2006
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    I don't know how good it is or if it will work for your needs, but check out http://www.gliffy.com/. This is a free ajax-based diagramer.
     
    eslayter, Jul 12, 2006
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