SmartDraw

SmartDraw

Developer(s)	SmartDraw, LLC
Stable release	2012 / Oct 2011
Operating system	Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7
Type	Diagramming software
License	Proprietary
Website	www.smartdraw.com

SmartDraw is a visual processor used to create flowcharts, organization charts, mind maps, project charts, and other visuals. SmartDraw is compatible only with Windows operating systems.^[1] Since version 7, it uses Microsoft’s Fluent User Interface in conjunction with automated panels specific to each type of diagram.^[2]

It integrates with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint^[3][4] and Microsoft Project;^[5] it can export diagrams to common image formats and PDF format.^[6]

File Format

The following file extensions are specific to SmartDraw:

• .SDR – “SmartDraw Documents,” a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw documents.
• .SDT – “Smart/Draw Templates,” a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw reusable document templates.
• .SDL – “SmartDraw Libraries,” a binary file format used for saving symbol libraries in SmartDraw.
• .SCZ - "SmartDraw Collections," a binary file format used for saving SmartDraw collections.

See also

• List of concept- and mind-mapping software
• List of UML tools
• Mind mapping
• Process management
• Technical drawing
• Visual communication

References

1. "About: Graphics Software - SmartDraw 2010 Review". 2010-01-12.
2. Lowe, Doug; Hoffman, Dan (June 2009). SmartDraw For Dummies. For Dummies. pp. 39–41. ISBN 0-470-39671-7.
3. "Need Direction In Making Charts? Bevy Of Software Apps Can Help". 2010-02-03.
4. Lowe, Doug; Hoffman, Dan (June 2009). SmartDraw For Dummies. For Dummies. pp. 233–237. ISBN 0-470-39671-7.
5. "Web Worker Daily:SmartDraw 2010: An Easy-to-use Diagramming Tool". 2010-01-26.
6. "On Computers: SmartDraw 2010". 2009-11-19.

External links

• Official website