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SmartDraw
What Is SmartDraw?
Diagramming software that provides automatic formatting, hundreds of templates and simple diagram sharing. Create all types of diagrams, including: flowcharts & process maps, org charts, CAD & floor plans, project charts & schedules, network diagrams, wireframes & mockups, charts and so much more. SmartDraw runs on any internet connected device and includes a Windows PC download. Import, modify & export Visio. Full MS Office, Box & GSuite integrations. Easy file sharing and collaboration.
Who Uses SmartDraw?
SmartDraw serves anyone who needs to make a diagram, from contractors and architects, to business executives and project managers. SmartDraw's tools will help any professional become more effective.
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Reviews of SmartDraw
Smartdraw is a truly fantastic product
Pros:
There are lots of templates to start with, which makes it a lot easier to get started with this software. I like the integration with popular tools such as Trello and Jira. I also like the easy export to PDF. It's a great feature I use a lot.
Cons:
There's definitely a learning curve before one can confidently use this software. I often find that zooming in doesn't work as smoothly as I'd expect.
SmartDraw - Review
Comments: Very happy with overall experience with smartdraw. So never got the chance to think about an alternative.
Pros:
Its an essential tool especially in IT Field to design network topology. Almost everything is there in templates to make the diagram more presentable and selfexplanatory.
Cons:
Nothing at the moment as negative. Never changed to any other software for network design drawing.
Free trial is NOT a free trial
Cons:
I tried to use the free trial on this software. As soon as I finished the drawing I couldn't export, share or print without purchasing. Furthermore I tried to sign in, figuring I could at least save it online to show my builder the plans and got notified that my trial had now expired and I had to pay if I wanted to access my plans again. So basically if I want to see my plans ever again that I spent the last 2 hours drawing, I have to pay smartdraw, and they only have an option to purchase annually. It's super underhanded and sneaky the way they try to get people to pay for their software, as a result, if ever I need any design software, I will most definitely NOT be using or recommending smartdraw.Thanks for wasting 2 hours of my life smartdraw.
Tool for Draw Diagrams !
Comments: Powerful flowchart maker!
Pros:
*Templates for diagrams. *Simple to use. *Can use for small to large projects. *Multiple type export facility. *Easier than Visio.
Cons:
*Not features as Visio. *Bit expensive price for a tool. *Not able to multi-users collaboration.
The perfect solution for diagramming work processes
Comments: The diagramming is excellent for getting the information to others, helps to understand and document ideas, with this software the experience is unique, we have presented ideas of work, organization in diagrams and diagrams that have allowed us to understand, visualize the flow of information circulating in our area and the importance of each step we take from beginning to end
Pros:
Create your diagrams and document the processes step by step of your workflow, ideal for planning strategies, powerful and easy to use, contains many templates to choose from to make your visual presentations.
Cons:
The price can be a problem, since it is really expensive
