Visio 2010 E-Learning Essentials Course Outline Goals: Introduce Visio, highlight new & improved features in 2010, explain the interface, demonstrate shapes & templates, show how to create basic flowcharts, process diagrams, and how to work with data sources Introduction What is Visio? New & improved features in Visio 2010 • Automatic spacing & alignment • Dedicated mini toolbar for shapes • Automatic alignment & spacing when adding shapes • Expanded page size for larger diagrams • Containers • Formatting preview • Consistent Office interface • Frequently used shapes area • Quick shapes • Agile status bar • SharePoint integration • Business Process Modeling Notation • Six Sigma integration • Diagram validation • Sub-processes for complex diagrams • Integrated meaning of data in graphics • Improved browser support for sharing and data updating • Visual mashups for real-time dashboard updates • SharePoint repository publishing Understanding the Visio interface • Templates & recently used • Shapes window • Worksheet • Ribbon (consistency with other Office applications) • Frequently used shapes • Changing views with the status bar • Adding shapes to the worksheet • Getting help NOTE: Not certain if a demonstration and quiz should be included for this section Creating a flowchart Selecting a template • Working with the associated Shapes window • Adding more shapes windows • Customizing the worksheet/configuring printer output Demonstration Quiz Adding shapes • Drag & drop • Adding captions • Formatting shapes o Aligning shapes o Distributing shapes o Changing text properties Demonstration Quiz Connecting shapes • Selecting connectors • Connecting shapes • Customizing connections o Arrows o Line properties o Adding & formatting captions Demonstration Quiz Creating a process diagram Selecting a process diagram template • Horizontal or vertical • Number of cross-functional groups (swim lanes) • Resizing the diagram Demonstration Quiz Complex processes • Using multiple worksheets • Using sub-processes • Linking multiple worksheets Demonstration Quiz Working with data sources Linking diagrams to a data source Demonstration Quiz Linking data to individual shapes Demonstration Quiz Conclusion Review of key concepts Wrap-up