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    Session 23: Import and use CAD drawings in Visio 2010

    Learn about importing and using computer-aided design (CAD) drawings as space plans in Microsoft Visio 2010. This video reviews how to work with the Space Plan Startup Wizard to import CAD drawings and adjust both the drawing and the page settings to fit together. It also covers tips such as using layers to show only the important elements and using the boundary shape to quickly find the area of the diagram.
    This video is part of a series covering the basics of how to use Visio features and capabilities. Learn more and view other videos in this series.

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