The key to SmartDraw 2007's success is its unique SmartTemplate™ technology.
Using a SmartTemplate makes creating business graphics as easy as typing a letter with a word processor.
We have developed hundreds of SmartTemplates for every type of business graphic.
Each SmartTemplate loads a diagram specific SmartPanel™ and the associated SmartHelp™ to provide you with step-by-step instructions.
By using a SmartTemplate you become an instant expert on how to make a complex diagram and with SmartDraw's gallery of professionally designed styles, an instant graphic designer too.
Let's use an example to see how this works.
One of the 33 different kinds of SmartTemplate™ we have developed is designed to create a special kind of family tree called a genogram. Genograms are used by healthcare professional, researchers and social workers to show the heredity or make up of families.

Hello again. In this edition of our series of SmartDraw 2007 newsletters we are going to focus on our new SmartTemplates.
With a SmartTemplate you can create more than 33 different types of graphics simply by clicking on a few buttons. A SmartTemplate makes it easy for you to use SmartDraw in ways you may not have thought of before, and makes it even easier to create the graphics you use it for now.
If you missed some of our earlier editions you can learn about the topics we covered by
clicking on the links below:
Stunning New Graphics
Great New Gantt Charts, Timeline and Calendars
The Top Ten Reasons to Upgrade
Thanks again for making SmartDraw 2007 our most successful release ever.
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Paul Stannard, CEO.
SmartDraw.com

Imagine that you wanted to create an attractive and accurate genogram. To be successful you must know which shapes and symbols to use, what they mean, and how they fit together. You also need to apply good graphic design principles and know how to use your software.
Most people don't even know where to start. This is often the situation for more common types of graphics too: flowcharts, organization charts, project charts, floor plans, even flyers and certificates.
SmartTemplates were designed to solve this problem. Open a "genogram" SmartTemplate, and the correct symbols, settings, color schemes, SmartPanel and SmartHelp necessary to create the genogram are displayed automatically, along with a starting point for the diagram.
All you have to do is click on one of the SmartPanel buttons to add people, add relationships, and add text. Because the SmartPanel automatically adds the right shapes and SmartDraw automatically formats them, you look like an expert even if you are not.

Using the built-in color schemes and styles gives your work that final professional touch even if your idea of graphic design is black on white.

No matter what kind of graphic you want to make, chances are we have a SmartTemplate that will make it easier for you in SmartDraw 2007. Upgrade today and try them all.