http://www.conceptdraw.com.ua/visio/form.html 

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Visio to ConceptDraw converter v1.0 HELP.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This program allows to convert Visio documents to ConceptDraw documents. It is a freeware program made to give more flexibility and conveniece to the users of ConceptDraw. 

ConceptDraw is a powerful cross-platform application for creating all kinds of flowcharts, diagrams, business and technical drawings. It helps you create attractive, professional-looking illustrations for your documents quickly - you don't need to be an artist or have any drawing experience. Version for PC and Mac are available. For more info, please visit www.conceptdraw.com. 

The converter apprears on the screen as a dialog window where you can set up the conversion properties and monitor the progress. 

Clicking the picture above at the top of the dialog window bring up bring us information about the authors of the program. 

To visit the site www.conceptdraw.com click the ConceptDraw.com button.

CONVERTING

Because Visio format is not an open format, the converter relies on the OLE technology to convert files. This means that if you convert a file on a local computer, it must have Visio installed. The program supports Visio documents starting from version 5.0 

Note: If the file was created with a later version of Visio than that installed on your computer you won't be able to convert such file, because your version of Visio won't open it. In this case you can use our free mail converting service (see below).

Since many users (for instance, Macintosh users) may not have Visio on their computers, we offer an alternative: automatical mail converting service. In this case, you can send a Visio file by e-mail to our server to the address visio@conceptdraw.com , where it will be converted and sent back to you. The waiting time may range from one minute to half an hour or more, depending on the size and complexity of the document.

So, you may choose among these four available conversion methods: 

Convert on your local machine (you must have Visio installed) 
Send the file to our mail converting service using VisioToConcept.exe application 
Upload your file for conversion on the site www.conceptdraw.com 
Send the file directly to the server to visio@conceptdraw.com 

Converting on a local machine.
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This method only works when there's Visio installed on the computer.

1). Run VisioToConcept.exe
2). In the "Source Visio document" field specify the file to convert. User the "Browse" button to navigate to the file 
3). In the "Destination ConceptDraw document" field choose a folder and a filename for the resulting ConceptDraw document. Use "Browse" to navigate to the desired folder
4). Enable the "Immediately open with ConceptDraw" checkbox if you want to view the ConceptDraw document after it has been converted
5). Click "Start" to begin conversion.

The progress indicator and status bar display information about the process. You can stop conversion anytime by clicking the "Stop" button. 

By default, the ConceptDraw document is given the same filename as the source Visio document.

Using VisioToConcept.exe to send files to the mail converting service.
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1). Run VisioToConcept.exe
2). In the "Source Visio document" field specify the file to convert. User the "Browse" button to navigate to the file.
3). Send the file using the "Send File" button
4). In the dialog, click "OK" to confirm sending the file.

Your Visio file will be received by the server and converted within a few minutes. The converted document will be sent back in e-mail attachment.

Converting through file upload.
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1). Launch your Internet Browser.
2). Open the page http://www.conceptdraw.com.ua/visio/form.html in the browser
3). Follow instructions on the page

Sending the file for conversion directly to visio@conceptdraw.com
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1). Launch your e-mail program
2). Create a new message
3). In the To Address put visio@conceptdraw.com
4). Attach one or several Visio documents to the message
5). Send the message 

All files will be converted and sent back to you shortly (within a couple of minutes to an hour depending on the number and size of the files). 

Note: To ensure correct mail transfer don't make the attachment more than 1.5 MB.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any questions concerning the converter don't hesitate to ask us via e-mail support@conceptdraw.com. We are always glad to answer our users' questions! 
