51. ChartingMicrosoft Visio is the de facto standard for charting on PCsso much so, most people don't realize the Mac supports an alternative many designers feel is far superior. OmniGraffle (www.omnigroup.com, $79.00 standard, $149.00 pro) creates flow charts, decision trees, floor plans, posters, brochures, and vector-based art with drag-and-drop ease. Intelligent links maintain connections between related objects, even when drawings are rearranged or reorganized, and powerful inspectors apply color schemes, graphical effects, and visual styles with a single click. Even the pro version costs less than Visiobut if you like it, you'll have to switch; OmniGraffle is exclusively available for the Mac. |