Complete coverage of the new release of Visio

Written by a Microsoft insider and Visio expert, this definitive guide will help experienced users and business professionals master the powerful new tools and features available in Visio 2007. Offering practical examples, reusable templates, and technical accuracy, this book is better suited than any others for showing you how to get the most out of this leading data visualization application.

Create and distribute data-connected Microsoft Office Visio diagrams and reports

Get full details on the powerful features of Microsoft Office Visio 2007 inside this comprehensive volume. Written by Visio expert David Parker, Visualizing Information with Microsoft Office Visio 2007 demonstrates how to effectively visualize, explore, and communicate complex business information. Learn to use PivotDiagrams, Data Graphics, and Smart Tags, as well as link data to shapes and create meaningful Visio documents and reports. Plus, you'll get vital security information, time-saving tips, troubleshooting techniques, and downloadable macros and code samples.

Essential Skills for Database Users and Professionals

• Create shapes and link them to data
• Summarize and analyze information using PivotDiagrams
• Use Data Graphics, Smart Tags, and SmartShapes to reinforce information
• Generate robust Excel, HTML, and XML reports
• Create custom, reusable templates, stencils, and masters
• Update and enhance diagrams with Reviewer's comments and markups
• Integrate Visio diagrams with other Windows applications
• Publish and securely distribute Visio documents and summaries
• Extend functionality using VBA macros, add-ins, and wrapper applications

David Parker is the director of bVisual, a Microsoft Certified Partner that provides visual software solutions to a wide range of business sectors and situations. Microsoft awarded Parker an MVP for Microsoft Office Visio in 2005.

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