Visio

Overview
This course introduces Microsoft Visio. Students will learn how to work objects, diagrams and stencils. Students will also learn how to work with flowcharts, formulas and shape behaviour.


Examination information
There is no examination associated with this course.


Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
little or no experience using Visio.
Course outline
Lesson 1: An Overview of Visio
Visio Documents
Elements of the Visio Window
Visio Navigation

Lesson 2: Basic Skills: Creating a Directional Map
Using Stencils
Saving Files
Manipulating Shapes
Adding Text
Stacking Order

Lesson 3: Basic Diagram Skills
Enhancing Productivity
Managing Shapes
Applying Styles

Lesson 4: Flowcharts
Connecting Shapes
Page Styles
Cross-Functional Flowcharts

Lesson 5: Organisation Charts
Creating an Organization Chart
Organisation Chart Data Wizard

Lesson 6: Floor Plan
Creating an Office Layout
Drawing Scale

Lesson 7: Customising Visio
Working with Toolbars
Working with Windows

Lesson 8: Using the Drawing Tools
Drawing Basics
Advanced Drawing Techniques

Lesson 9: Custom Shapes
Using Custom Shapes
Using Custom Shapes in a Drawing

Lesson 10: Templates, Styles, and Layers
Working with Templates
Defining New Styles
Layers


Module 11: Working with OLE objects
Placing objects in MS Word
Modifying the OLE objects
Converting drawings to HTML files
Building PowerPoint presentations

Lesson 12: Sharing Your Work
Object Linking and Embedding
Working with External Data
Creating HTML Documents
Printing Techniques