From Flow chart to a custom diagram

[*FeDe*]

Hi, I need to export my flowchart to a custom diagram, more
undertandble from users.
The flowchart describe a software, and the custom diagram will be
added as manual for users guide.
I was wondering to generate this custom diagram from my flow chart
using the Ms Visio features.
Is there any tutorial you can suggest me to understand how to do this?
Does someone had my problem too? How did you solve?
thank you
Federico Manfrin

 

[John Goldsmith]

Hello Federico,

Are you saying that your existing flow chart was created in Visio or that
you'd like to use Visio to re-create it? What sort of 'custom diagram' do
you want to create (what sort of features)?

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk

 

[*FeDe*]

Yes, my flow chart was created in Visio.
I need to change the layout .. just because now the flowchart is intended
for developers, and it should be not easy to understand for the end-user.
My flowchart now is like this: (note: this is just an example)
http://www.tsingma.com.hk/Web_pages/Regulations_tmca/Visio_flow_chart-RWP_e.gif
I need to export something like this: (note: this is just an example)
http://www.edrawsoft.com/images/network/WAN Diagram_Full.png

I think I need to create a Macro:
for every form I need to change the text .. add an icon (depending from new
properties) ... ecc ..
Is this the simplest way or Am I missing something ?
Is there someone that did this before, or some example file on this to
download ?

Thanks
Federico Manfrin

 

[John Goldsmith]

Hello Federico,

Assuming the structure is the same and you're just replacing shapes then you
could do this with code. The route, I would think, would be to run through
the shapes, store the position, custom properties and which shapes it's
connected to and then, swap it for the shape of your choice depending on
it's master and finally replace the position values, custom properties and
connections.

If that sounds a bit daunting, I think Paul Herber has a replace function in
his Utilities add-on (http://www.visio-utilities.sandrila.co.uk/).

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk