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You can do this manually. I don't know of any software that will automate the process.
Viso would work, as would any of the myrid graphics programs like Adobe Illustrator. Paint programs like Photoshop
would work in a pinch, but are not designed to do it as efficiently.
Viso is perhaps the best bet.
Scott
On Mon 08/05/19 07:07 , "Hemstreet, Deborah" sent:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a question: are there any tools out there to help someone do a
> graphical representation of documentation?
>
> We have some incredibly complex procedures with many supporting
> documents. My supervisor would like (and I think it's a nice idea), a
> graphical representation of how all of these documents relate to each
> other, as well as to the company as a whole. (with references to the
> docnumbers). Color codes could indicate the types of documents (policy vs
> procedure vs work instructions)
>
> This way, someone can, at a glance, see what is involved via charting
> and color coding what documents are needed to do something.
>
> Any thoughts or ideas?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Deborah
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