This presentation describes the benefits of developing custom Microsoft Visio shapes.

1. Why Develop Custom Shapes
for Microsoft Visio?

2. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
1 Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD
2 10 – 15 million Microsoft Visio users worldwide
3 Custom Visio shapes help you sell more products

3. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Microsoft Visio: Is it CAD*?
No!
It’s the best, simplest, universal diagramming tool for
companies that design, sell, install, and use products
that are assembled into systems. Additionally, 80% of CAD
users don’t need it — they need a simpler drawing program like Visio.
*CAD = Computer Aided Design

4. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD
Cost of Visio vs. CAD
Maintenance
Latest Versions License1 Upgrade1 Subscription1 Training Days2
AutoCAD $3995 $595.00 $450 6 - 10
AutoCAD Mechanical $4495 $695.00 $495 6 - 10
AutoCAD Architecture $4994 $795.00 $595 6 - 10
AutoCAD Electrical $5295 $795.00 $595 6 - 10
Visio Professional $559.95 $349.95 $0 2
Notes:
1. Costs are published list prices as of February, 2009
2. Number of days derived from various CAD training service provider publications

5. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Strengths of Visio vs. CAD
Visio strengths CAD strengths
● Ease of use ● Complex drafting
● Lower training and software costs ● 3D
● Greater retention of skills ● Building industry acceptance
● Presentation quality graphics
● Connecting objects
● MS Office integration
● Automates many design tasks
● As precise as CAD

6. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
10 – 15 Million Microsoft Visio Users Worldwide
User Type
Technical
General Business
Educational,
Governmental & Other

7. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Custom Visio shapes help you sell more products
“I'm closing more deals...
sales are up 30%!!! Fire
alarm submittals take half
the time to put together
than before. I am making
more money!!!“
Fred Foss, 1st Security,
Washington, DC

8. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Leveraging Visio to save money and sell more
● Using Visio with Visimation’s ProShapes instead of CAD
■ Sales people working on customer proposals
■ Connecting objects
■ Laying out equipment in spaces
■ Showing system flows
■ Need to associate product information
■ Generating bill of materials and estimates
● Supplementing CAD with Visio
■ Sales people working on customer proposals
■ Smaller projects

9. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Why develop custom shapes for Microsoft Visio?
● Microsoft Visio is an economical alternative to CAD
● 10 – 15 million Microsoft Visio users worldwide
● Sell more products by:
■ Making the drawing and product specification
process easier for your customers and staff
■ Helping your staff and customers work more
efficiently — Visio along with custom shapes
from Visimation can cut drawing and proposal
creation time by 50% to 80%

10. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Popular uses for Visio
Business Technical
● Business process flowcharts ● Network documentation
● Workflow diagrams ● Data center plans
● Marketing charts & diagrams ● Rack elevations
● Database models ● Network topology
● Software diagrams ● Floor, space & site plans
● Calendars & timelines ● Wiring diagrams
● Directional maps ● HVAC systems
● Organization charts ● Automation controls
● Six sigma documentation ● Security systems
● Brainstorming diagrams ● Fire and safety
● Gantt & PERT charts ● Furniture assemblies
● … and much more ● … and much more

11. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Network Rack Elevation
…and many more

12. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Fitness Equipment Floor Plan

13. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: HVAC and Building Control Schematic
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14. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: HVAC Controller Diagram

15. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: AV Wiring Diagram

16. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Security System Floor Plan

17. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Gas Utility Site Plan

18. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
Example: Fluid Process Control Manifold Diagram
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19. Why Develop Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio?
To Learn More About the Benefits of
Developing Custom Shapes for Microsoft Visio Contact
Brett Newman
Managing Director
brettn@visimation.com
425-369-6000 x701
www.visimation.com
www.shapesource.com