Draws structured diagrams using a very intuitive graphical user interface and offering lots of customization options to create diagrams on the go. #Technical diagram creator #Flowchart creator #Network map builder #Diagram #Flowchart #Map
Portable DIA is an app designed for drawing diagrams. Very similar to Microsoft Visio, this specialized piece of software consumes fewer resources and is considerably lighter than the Windows app.
The program doesn't come on Microsoft Office's core code so you won't see too many common GUI elements similar to Microsoft Visio. However, this doesn't make it an ugly app either.
The graphical user interface is solid and intuitive, without revealing confusing names and options. The basic shapes are immediately available, while the upper top bar buttons help the user change input levels and add additional layers for a more complex diagram.
However, the default shapes aren't the prettiest you'll ever see in a diagram editor. They are jaggy and the stroke thickness does vary when you'll try to scale them. You can fix this, however, by selecting 'AntiAliased' in the 'View' drop-down menu. The drawings do their job, but they're not particularly easy on the eye.
You can tweak the app's multiple shape-drawing mechanics within the 'Preference' panel. There you can fiddle with the window size, user interface, background grid, and many other features.
Although not exceedingly complex, the available options have a healthy amount of flexibility to let you customize how your app will work in the end. You can also select what input methods you want to use by choosing between the default 'Simple,’ 'Cyrillic,' and other Far East standards.
Overall, Portable DIA is a great alternative to Microsoft Visio. It basically does the same thing with a different and less complex layout, and comes packed with lots of options regarding the grid, drawings, and overall GUI.
The tool installs quickly and does not consume as many resources as Visio does, but it does force anti-aliasing on the drawn shapes using graphics card resources. Even so, the impressive approachability can turn the app into a new professionals' favorite drawing app.
Download Hubs
Portable DIA is part of these download collections: Make EPS, Create EPS
What's new in Portable DIA 0.97.2:
- A lot of translation updates.
- 28 bugs fixed
- More colors for SADT.
- The installer is digitally signed now.
Portable DIA 0.97.2 Rev 2
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- This is the portable version of the application. An installable version is also available: Dia
- runs on:
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Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit
Windows Vista 32/64 bit
Windows XP - file size:
- 14.2 MB
- main category:
- Portable Software
- developer:
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