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I started using Smart Draw 3 some 8 years ago. So long in fact that no one at the corporate offices has a copy any more. I lost my copy of Smart Draw 3 missed it so much. Smart Draw is much more than a business drawing programme. It has such amazing educational resources for teachers and pupils alike. The maps alone are worth the cost of the programme. We begin here a series of lenses that attempt to show the scope and power of the software and in many areas.
The picture in green of 2 beavers is just created from clip art and took just seconds.

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In this lesson we will talk about using smart templates and even better than that how you can customise templates or even create your own by modifying an existing one or by creating one from scratch.
SmartDraw lesson 1 - using smart templates
In this lesson we will talk about using smart templates and even better than that how you can customise templates or even create your own by modifying an existing one or by creating one from scratch.
smart draw lesson 2 - automatic graphic design
In this lesson you'll learn how to maximise the potential to create professional looking graphics within minutes. It is really simple and even children can do it.
smart draw lesson 3 - Charts
The charting modules within SmartDraw make creating bright charts with unlimited flexibility probably mean that once you've grasped the principles you will never create another chart the old way.
smart draw lesson 4 - Maps that you can customise
To say that this feature is one of the best is an understatement. To fully appreciate what you can do with maps that you can fully customise and zoom in and out you have to try this.
smart draw lesson 5 - digital image integration
Each layer of smart draw increases the level of functionality and ease of use. That's why it is taking over from competitor products. What SmartDraw allows you to do with digital images in presentations and documents is worth the cost alone.
smart draw lesson 6 - Integrates with Microsoft Office
SmartDraw uses the same ribbon type interface as Microsoft Office products so that users will immediately feel at ease and begin to be productive.
smart draw lesson 7 - FlowCharts
Flow Charts
smart draw lesson 8 - Managing Projects
Managing Projects
smart draw lesson 9 - mind mapping
Mind Mapping

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SmartDraw (part 1 of 8) - Overview

SmartDraw is the world's most popular business graphics software and makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality graphics, such as flowcharts, org charts, floor plans and much more, in minutes—no experience or training required. Visit http://www.smartdraw.com/ to learn more.

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3 D Drawing 

some things SmartDraw Can't do

I've been watching 3D drawing packages for some while and Google's sketchup 7 seems to be the best yet and a great tool

What's new in Google SketchUp 7

We've made SketchUp even more intuitive, added tools for power users, and made it easier to find and share models with the world. Learn more and download at http://sketchup.google.com

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Once You See How Useful SmartDraw is You'll Never Be without It 

is so useful. It makes it easy to create professional looking drawings in minutes and the content that is available by way of pre drawn material is staggering. The medical drawings in the system are so detailed. The legal documents are much more than drawings.

Periodic Table Of Elements

Maps With Annotation

Family Trees

Creative Charts

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School Teaching Material

Interactive Calendar

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