This document discusses how to create PivotDiagrams in Visio2007 to visualize and analyze data from Excel or a database. It describes a 3 step process: 1) insert a PivotDiagram, 2) link it to a data source, and 3) expand the Pivot Node to show different levels of data. PivotDiagrams allow users to dynamically link drawings to data for faster and easier analysis compared to static diagrams. Data graphics elements like text, data bars, and icons can then be used to represent different fields and metrics from the data set.

1. Visio2007 Data Graphic Overlay Sarbanes-Oxley Pivot Diagrams

2. 3 Steps to create PivotDiagrams Data Graphic - Pivot The PivotDiagram enables users to create data linked dynamic drawings faster & easier than ever before Use the data to create a PivotDiagram via the Insert PivotDiagram menu Create data in an Excel file or Database Data Graphics show the context of data Expand the Pivot Node to show various levels of sub-nodes that correspond to the data you want to analyze 2 1 3

3. Data Graphic Detail Pivot Diagrams Data Graphic - Pivot • Title – Text element • Control Number – Text element • Risk Level – Data bar • Maturity Level – Data bar • Risk Level(Avg) – Icon set • Maturity Level(Avg) – Icon set Data Graphics are made up of elements that give the user a more complete view of their system

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