If Visio 2003 can do it, you can do it, too... Whether youre designing a network, a business model, or an office building, Visio 2003 helps you transform your vision into something tangible. This comprehensive reference teaches you to use this powerful combination of simple concepts and straightforward tools. Youll discover new features of Visio 2003; how to integrate Visio drawings into other applications; how to use and customize specialized templates, stencils, and shapes; how Visio works with Office 2003 and AutoCAD(R); and much more. Inside youll find complete coverage of Visio 2003 Learn to use the new features of both Visio Standard and Visio Professional Produce diagrams by creating and editing shapes and connectors, then refine them with text and formatting tools Dynamically update Visio drawings based on data stored in other applications Document flowcharts, business processes, project scheduling, and brainstorming sessions Explore the modeling tools available with the UML Model template and develop different types of UML diagrams Map existing Web sites and create conceptual diagrams Use Visios Space Plan template to manage facilities as well as to plan space Create custom collections of built-in shapes, including any youve modified and custom shapes youve developed Providing comprehensive coverage of Visios large feature set for technical and engineering professionals, the book begins with a quick introduction to the intuitive interface This book quickly moves into the specialized stencils, shapes, and templates used in software and network design and documentation, engineering disciplines, and project management Features strong coverage of Visios tight integration with other Microsoft Office products and as well as its interoperability with related products from other vendors, including AutoCad Explores how users in various fields can customize Visio with add-ons to meet their specific needs The author is a structural engineer and Visio user with twenty years of experience in project management