Micrografx Releases ABC FlowCharter 3.0 with Enhanced Features

Strategic Insights -

Micrografx Inc. has made available ABC FlowCharter 3.0, the latest version of its award-winning flowcharting tool. The new release offers improved features, including expanded shape palettes, automatic alignment, and OLE 2.0 implementation, enabling users to easily link documents from any OLE-compliant application. Additionally, all new registered users of ABC FlowCharter 3.0 will receive a free copy of SnapGrafx, Micrografx's automated business graphics tool. The software has been selected by a total quality team as the preferred tool for facilitating process redesigns, increasing the speed and effectiveness of information transfer between work teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • ABC FlowCharter 3.0 features expanded shape palettes, including graphics for business processes and organization charts.
  • The software includes an automatic alignment tool for graphics within flowcharts and improved quick and easy connection lines.
  • OLE 2.0 implementation allows users to easily link documents from any OLE-compliant application.
  • All new registered users of ABC FlowCharter 3.0 will receive a free copy of SnapGrafx, Micrografx's automated business graphics tool.
  • Glenn Stellingwerf, HR accounting & financial services manager at AlliedSignal, selected ABC FlowCharter 3.0 as the preferred software tool for facilitating process redesigns.
  • ABC FlowCharter 3.0 acts as an OLE container application, allowing users to integrate information from other programs into their flowcharts.
  • The software includes time-saving features such as automatic renumbering of shapes, an automatic import filter, and a single-click fit-to-page feature.
  • ABC FlowCharter 3.0 includes a flowcharting basics booklet that defines common shapes and when to use them.
  • The software features new keyboard shortcuts and hot keys.

Statistics:

  • $99 upgrade price for all registered users of ABC FlowCharter.
  • SRP of $495 for ABC FlowCharter 3.0.
  • $199.95 SRP for ABC FlowCharter 2.0.
  • Founded in 1982, Micrografx is a leading developer of graphics application software products worldwide.
  • Micrografx develops and markets a range of award-winning products, including Micrografx Designer, Micrografx Picture Publisher, and ABC FlowCharter.

Sources:

Micrografx Inc. press release. ABC FlowCharter 3.0.