Lynda.COM OmniGraffle Professional 5 Essential Training

Author:
Jason Osder

Duration:
01h 40m

Released on:
1/14/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Mac only


In OmniGraffle Professional 5 Essential Training, Jason Osder shows how to go from idea to fully developed illustration with this powerful diagramming tool for the Mac. OmniGraffle is designed to handle everything from diagrams, process charts, and web site mockups, to page layouts, and even info-rich map graphics. Jason demonstrates how to organize this wide variety of documents using canvases and layers, and work with basic diagram elements such as shapes, lines, and text. He also shares timesaving techniques, such as using pre-made stencils, snapping for auto alignment, and auto layouts, so users can create documents quickly and efficiently. Advanced skills for the professional user are also introduced, including adding interactivity and developing custom shapes. Exercise files are included with this course.
Topics include:

    Creating and manipulating shapes
    Finding and adding stencils
    Applying diagram styles
    Importing content
    Displaying diagrams in Presentation mode




Introduction
Welcome           00m 53s
Using the exercise files           00m 51s

1. Understanding OmniGraffle's Strengths
What OmniGraffle does           01m 09s
Understanding objects in OmniGraffle           01m 59s

2. Using OmniGraffle
Navigating the interface           02m 20s
Understanding the Stencil window and inspectors           01m 37s
Creating your first diagram           02m 14s

3. Working with Basic Diagram Elements
Creating and manipulating shapes           02m 18s
Connecting shapes with lines           02m 27s
Creating text elements           02m 07s

4. Taking Control
Styling shapes           02m 16s
Aligning and distributing shapes           02m 06s
Combining shapes into groups           01m 51s
Styling lines           02m 43s
Controlling text           04m 07s
Locking and unlocking elements           01m 49s

5. Using Stencils
Understanding stencils and the Stencils window           02m 09s
Finding and installing stencils           01m 45s
Using stencils           02m 01s
Creating a custom stencil           02m 10s

6. Time-Saving Shortcuts
Replicating shapes with the Rubber Stamp tool           01m 07s
Replicating styles with the Style brush           01m 13s
Adding connected shapes with the Diagram tool           02m 08s
Using automatic layouts           02m 25s
Understanding diagram styles           01m 55s
Creating your own diagram styles           02m 53s
Quickly building a diagram with the Outline sidebar           02m 31s
Making multiple selections with the Selection inspector           01m 35s

7. Advanced Techniques
Drawing custom shapes with the Pen tool           02m 05s
Editing custom shapes with the Selection tool           01m 39s
Controlling connections with magnets           03m 26s
Using connecting shapes           01m 36s
Creating tables           01m 20s
Working with canvases, layers, and shared layers           05m 37s
Creating collapsible subgraphs           02m 09s
Adding interactivity with the Action inspector           05m 42s
Adjusting rulers and unit scale           03m 24s
Exploring preferences           02m 02s

8. Importing Content
Importing images           02m 37s
Importing from other diagramming applications           02m 08s
Importing from OmniOutliner           01m 57s
Importing folder structures from the Finder           02m 36s

9. Output and Presentation
Printing           01m 47s
Exporting           01m 49s
Presentation mode           01m 48s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 15s