Using Visio to document facilities features

[VND]

I am a total new user of Visio. I do like its simplicity and data analyzing
capabilities. Can someone suggest or share a sample of their work that shows
how to use Visio for documenting facilities related life safety features
(fire extinguishers, emergency lights, pull station, shut-off valves, etc.)
on either an inserted AutoCAD file or floor plan image? My desire is to
create or use if readily available library of symbols that can simply be
dragged and dropped on the floor plans to show the location of various
features. I should be able to extract the feature attributes, their total
qualities, etc. I want to creat a simple template document for non-technical
staff to take this on their laptop without getting overwhelmed by the
program's hundreds of other tools and widgets. However, I also would like to
find out how to creat my own library of symbols. Thanks in advacnce.

 

[David J Parker [MVP Visio]]

If using VIsio 2003 or Visio 2007 Pro, then use the Space Plan option
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/HA010779891033.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/HA010749651033.aspx
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/W...lture=en-GB&EventID=1032408357&CountryCode=GB