How to Create a Simple Network Diagram Visio Tips How to Create a Simple Network Diagram
Hints for Using Visio Start by drawing on paper what you want to diagram Decide on whether you need a template or will diagram from scratch Select File, New and Drawing Type to see samples that are linked to specific tools Select New and New Drawing for a from scratch effort Select New and Browse Samples for templates you can alter to fit your needs
Hints for Using Visio The tools for your diagram are divided into different stencil views Select File, Stencil, Network to select from tools that could be used in your diagram If you do not know where to find the tool you can search all stencils for the one you want with the File, Find Shape.
Hints for Using Visio To create the diagram you will point and drag the element onto the diagram. Handles around the object will allow you to increase the size You can duplicate with the copy and paste Drawing is easier if you enlarge the view, View, Zoom and select enlargement Remove the grid unless you are using it as a guide
Hints for Using Visio Include a Header and Footer to document the diagram View, Header and Footer Pictures, diagrams, and MS objects can also be included through the insert Draw tools can be used for custom objects
Hints for Using Visio Shapes can be rotated, the order changed, or grouped The diagram can be centered using Shape, Center Drawing Backgrounds can be used by selecting and dragging the image
Hints for Using Visio Save work as a type drawing To use on the web save as a web type To include as an object in a document use bitmap type. Be aware that a drawing type is viewable only if you have Visio!