I’ve been working on a modified version of Visio’s built-in ERD shapes. They have a fresh look and streamlined features. I think you’ll like them!
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Templates
Ordered List Shapes
I frequently have the need to get text into separate boxes in Visio. And often I need those boxes to have some sort of incremented series, such as 1, 2, 3, or A, B, C. I’ve built some SmartShapes to help ease my pain, and I’m sharing them with you today!
Hex Snap & Glue Shapes
I’ve created a few Visio SmartShapes that can be easily snapped and glued into hexagonal patterns! Check it out!
Visio Year Calendar for 2019
I’ve just finished a set of single-page, entire-year calendars in various paper sizes for your downloading pleasure. As usual, the drawings are packed with features that you are free to completely ignore!
Venn Bubble Diagram Hierarchy Thingamajig Template
Download this free template that will help you to create a Venn-inspired, hierarchical bubble diagram! The nifty Visio SmartShape behavior makes creating these types of diagrams fun and easy!
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Lumia 950 vs. 950XL Comparison Template
If you like Microsoft’s ecosystem of devices and software, then you’ve been waiting for a new Nokia Lumia handset for a looong time. Well the wait is just about over, and the only questions remaining are: 1. Are they too expensive? and 2. Which one is the right size for me?
We’ll tackle question number 2 today with a handy Visio download!
USA States Map with Equal-sized States
The states in the USA are all over the map when it comes to total area (aka, “size”).
We all love data visualizations on maps, but the wide range of state sizes can distort visual messages.
Visio Keep Calm Template
You might have seen this poster around town, on the internet, or decorating a colleague’s belly. More likely you’ve seen a humorous variation–it seems to have developed into quite the meme as of late.
Maybe you have your own funny ideas, but have dreaded futzing with MS Paint to realize them? Well Keep Calm and Read On. It just got simpler!
Easy Music Note Paper with the Smart Staff Shape!
I’ve been playing around with Visio and music notation, very slowly, for some time now.
Here’s my first offering: a Smart Staff shape that you easily configure with clef and key. You can use it to print out music note paper or illustrate bits of music theory in other documents.
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Visio Baseball Scorecard
Why wait ’til next year?
You can download a Visio-based baseball scorecard template, just in time for the season. Whether you are involved with Little League, Babe Ruth, American Legion or the company’s after-work softball Beer League, the authorities on your team will appreciate this little bit of after-the-whistle-blows organization.