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Hi,

Know this isn't strictly about TS but thought I'd ask.

As TS calls for a process based system I have been looking at various flow charting tools available.

Ideally I am looking for a tool that will produce flow charts with multiple levels and automatically create them in web enabled format (for publishing on our intranet)

I have used a tool in opne of my previous companies that did this very well, it was called control (I think).....

Does anybody know who makes this software and where I can purchase it, or can anyone suggest a suitable alternative?

Andrew

You might want to check this out
RFFLOW 5 (http://www.rff.com/purchase.htm)
We like it.

I can vouch for RFFLOW, it's way more easier to use than Visio. I would say that Visio is the most graphical program yet, RFFLOW has the shortest learning curve.
If you're looking for programs that are ideal for mapping out issues, attaching documents and files to them and, posting them on an intranet: I would say (By experience) that, mapping programs such as Mind Manager, Mind Genius, Visual Mind and, other Mind mapping software packages can offer you a seamless translation and integration into an organizational intranet.
Wallace.

Thanks,

Will have a look at the software

:thanx:

Has anyone used SmartDraw?

http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/diagram.asp?id=35545

I can agree with the folks using RFFLow - very intuitive and relatively low cost program. We did all of our original flowcharts in RFFLow. Unfortunately, corporate has decreed that Visio is the program of choice, so we eventually will have to change to that. I'm currently waiting for someone to arrange appropriate training. May have to step into the void and do the work to find the trainig - Anybody using Visio and aware of a good company providing basic training in it.
Regards,
Kevin

I have used Smartdraw for a number of years. It is, without a doubt, the best software for not only process charting, but it can do so much more. :biglaugh:

I moved from Smartdraw to Visio seamlessly. Like most software it is easily learned - fi you are not afraid to try things!
All of our Process Flow diagrams are done with Visio.
And with a small amount of bragging, our auditor and many others have commented that they are the best they have seen! :D

undefinedundefinedundefinedI never use RFFLOW, but comparing Smartdraw and Visio, in my view, the former is better with it performance of more intuition.

I use SmartDraw and like it a lot. I highly recommend it.

We also use SmartDraw here, and for more than charts and stuff for the QMS. Our Electrical Dept REALLY likes it for doing diagrams.

... Unfortunately, corporate has decreed that Visio is the program of choice, so we eventually will have to change to that. I'm currently waiting for someone to arrange appropriate training. May have to step into the void and do the work to find the training - Anybody using Visio and aware of a good company providing basic training in it.
Regards,
Kevin

We were in the same situation last year. 6 of us went to a one-day 'Intro to Visio' course offered at our local community college, which was very helpful and useful. There are always new features to be discovered but the course and the workbook gave us a good grounding.

B.G. Wiehle

Microsoft Excel using the Autoshapes. All the known Process flow shapes are there.

Microsoft Excel using the Autoshapes. All the known Process flow shapes are there.


Excel yes me too! I have used Visio, All Clear, and a couple others.
Excel is the easiest, quickest for me with all the drawing tools available.