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* This post was created by Brad Hanks, an employee of Lucidchart. While I try to keep the information objective, I felt this disclaimer was needed. The full version of this diagramming tool is completely free for educators: | * This post was created by Brad Hanks, an employee of Lucidchart. While I try to keep the information objective, I felt this disclaimer was needed. The full version of this diagramming tool is completely free for educators: | ||
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{{Infobox Software | |||
|name = Lucidchart - Online Diagramming and Flowcharting | |||
|logo=[[File:LucidChart logo.png|200px]] | |||
|developer = [http://www.lucidchart.com Lucid Software] | |||
|latest_release_date = {{release date and age|2009|05|28}} | |||
|genre = [[Diagramming software]] | |||
|license = Free & Paid Subscriptions | |||
|website = {{url|http://lucidchart.com}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Lucidchart''' is a [[Cloud computing|web]]-based [[diagramming software|diagramming]] software which allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create [[flowchart]]s, [[organisational chart]]s, [[website wireframe]]s, [[Unified Modelling Language|UML]] designs, [[mind map]]s, [[software prototyping|software prototypes]], and many other diagram types. Built on web standards such as [[HTML5]] and [[Javascript]], Lucidchart is supported in all modern [[web browser]]s like [[Google Chrome]], [[Firefox]], [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] and [[Internet Explorer]] 8+. | |||
==History== | |||
In December 2008, Lucidchart, a startup based in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]], first announced its Lucidchart visual collaboration platform as a [[Beta version|public beta]] version.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://lifehacker.com/5112133/lucidchart-makes-stripped+down-flowcharts-for-free | |||
|title = Lucidchart Makes Stripped-Down Flowcharts for Free | |||
|date = 17 December 2008 | |||
|author = Kevin Purdy | |||
|publisher = [[LifeHacker]] | |||
}}</ref> The current major revision of Lucidchart was released on July 31, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://www.lucidchart.com/blog/2010/07/31/lucidchart-2-0/ | |||
|title = Lucidchart 2.0 | |||
|date = 31 July 2010 | |||
|author = Darrell Swain | |||
|publisher = Lucid Software Inc. | |||
}}</ref> Following this release, Lucidchart was featured in [[Techcrunch]], [[Mashable]], [[ReadWriteWeb]], and [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]], with [[GigaOM]] noting: "Lucidchart is a graphically-rich web application that makes working on a diagram with your entire team a simple matter. The tool is effectively an online alternative to Microsoft Visio."<ref name=techcrunch>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/lucidchart-nabs-1-million-from-500-startups-2m-companies-and-k9-ventures/ | |||
|title = Lucidchart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures | |||
|date = 26 July 2011 | |||
|author = Rip Empson | |||
|publisher = [[Techcrunch]] | |||
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://mashable.com/2011/04/15/simple-web-apps-productivity/ | |||
|title = 5 Simple Web Apps For Saving Time at Work | |||
|date = 15 April 2011 | |||
|author = Matt Silverman | |||
|publisher = [[Mashable]] | |||
}}</ref><ref name=readwriteweb/><ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/230266/lucidchart_steps_up_online_business_diagrams.html | |||
|title = Lucidchart Steps Up Online Business Diagrams | |||
|date = 14 June 2011 | |||
|author = Robert Strohmeyer | |||
|publisher = [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] | |||
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://gigaom.com/collaboration/sharing-flowcharts-and-diagrams-with-lucidchart/ | |||
|title = Sharing Flowcharts and Diagrams With Lucidchart | |||
|date = 01 October 2010 | |||
|author = Thursday Bram | |||
|publisher = [[GigaOM]] | |||
}}</ref> | |||
In April 2010, Lucidchart became available in the Google Apps Marketplace.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://lifehacker.com/5517897/lucidchart-and-creately-plug-flowchart-tools-into-google-apps | |||
|title = Lucidchart and Creately Plug Flowchart Tools into Google Apps | |||
|date = 15 April 2010 | |||
|author = Kevin Purdy | |||
|publisher = [[LifeHacker]] | |||
}}</ref> In December 2010, Lucidchart was included as a featured application in the launch of the [[Chrome Web Store]], where it became the top paid application.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101208005633/en/LucidChart%E2%80%99s-Diagramming-Application-Featured-Google-Chrome-Web | |||
|title = Lucidchart’s Diagramming Application Featured in the New Google Chrome Web Store | |||
|date = 08 December 2010 | |||
|author = Lucidchart | |||
|publisher = BusinessWire | |||
}}</ref><ref name=readwriteweb>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://www.readwriteweb.com/biz/2011/05/collaborative-flow-chart-wireframe-sitemap-creation-lucidchart.php | |||
|title = Create Flow Charts and Wireframes Collaboratively With Lucidchart | |||
|date = 13 May 2011 | |||
|author = John Paul Titlow | |||
|publisher = [[ReadWriteWeb]] | |||
}}</ref> | |||
In July 2011, Lucid Software announced it had raised US$1M in seed funding from [[500 Startups]], [[2M Companies]], [[K9 Ventures]], and other [[angel investors]].<ref name=techcrunch/> | |||
==Features== | |||
Lucidchart features a [[drag-and-drop]] interface and real-time collaboration capabilities<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://blogs.bnet.com/businesstips/?p=2222 | |||
|title = Create and Share Flow Charts with Lucidchart | |||
|date = 18 December 2008 | |||
|author = Rick Broida | |||
|publisher = [[Bnet]] | |||
}}</ref>. Lucidchart allows printing to vector PDFs as well as raster JPEG and PNG images. | |||
In addition to working on major operating systems like [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]] and [[Linux]], Lucidchart is also functional on the iPad through the Safari browser. On the iPad, Lucidchart allows users to touch-draw shapes which are automatically converted to standard symbols.<ref name=appstorm>{{Cite web | |||
|url = http://web.appstorm.net/reviews/office/lucidchart-awesome-charting-got-even-better-plus-a-giveaway/ | |||
|title = Lucidchart: Awesome Charting Got Even Better | |||
|date = 21 June 2011 | |||
|author = Matthew Guay | |||
|publisher = AppStorm | |||
}}</ref> | |||
In 2011, Lucidchart became the first web-based application to offer compatibility with Microsoft Visio, the leading desktop application for diagramming.<ref name=appstorm/> | |||
==Integrations== | |||
Lucidchart is fully integrated with [[Google Drive]], Google Apps, [[JIRA]], Confluence, Jive, and Box. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Online diagramming]] | |||
*[[Diagramming software]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist|2}} | |||
==External links== | |||
*{{official|http://lucidchart.com/}} | |||
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[[Category:Diagramming software]] | |||
[[Category:Technical communication tools]] | |||
[[Category:Cloud applications]] | |||
[[Category:Collaborative software]] | |||
[[Category:Web applications]] | |||
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You can sign up for a free educational Professional license [https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/education/students here]. | You can sign up for a free educational Professional license [https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/education/students here]. | ||
If you want a free team account to manage students in a classroom setting you can signup for free [https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/education/university here]. | If you want a free team account to manage students in a classroom setting you can signup for free [https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/education/university here]. | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 21 November 2012
- This post was created by Brad Hanks, an employee of Lucidchart. While I try to keep the information objective, I felt this disclaimer was needed. The full version of this diagramming tool is completely free for educators:
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| Maintainer: | Lucid Software |
| Use: | Diagramming software |
| License: | Free & Paid Subscriptions |
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Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming software which allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organisational charts, website wireframes, UML designs, mind maps, software prototypes, and many other diagram types. Built on web standards such as HTML5 and Javascript, Lucidchart is supported in all modern web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer 8+.
History
In December 2008, Lucidchart, a startup based in Salt Lake City, Utah, first announced its Lucidchart visual collaboration platform as a public beta version.[1] The current major revision of Lucidchart was released on July 31, 2010.[2] Following this release, Lucidchart was featured in Techcrunch, Mashable, ReadWriteWeb, and PC World, with GigaOM noting: "Lucidchart is a graphically-rich web application that makes working on a diagram with your entire team a simple matter. The tool is effectively an online alternative to Microsoft Visio."[3][4][5][6][7]
In April 2010, Lucidchart became available in the Google Apps Marketplace.[8] In December 2010, Lucidchart was included as a featured application in the launch of the Chrome Web Store, where it became the top paid application.[9][5]
In July 2011, Lucid Software announced it had raised US$1M in seed funding from 500 Startups, 2M Companies, K9 Ventures, and other angel investors.[3]
Features
Lucidchart features a drag-and-drop interface and real-time collaboration capabilities[10]. Lucidchart allows printing to vector PDFs as well as raster JPEG and PNG images.
In addition to working on major operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, Lucidchart is also functional on the iPad through the Safari browser. On the iPad, Lucidchart allows users to touch-draw shapes which are automatically converted to standard symbols.[11]
In 2011, Lucidchart became the first web-based application to offer compatibility with Microsoft Visio, the leading desktop application for diagramming.[11]
Integrations
Lucidchart is fully integrated with Google Drive, Google Apps, JIRA, Confluence, Jive, and Box.
See also
References
External links
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You can sign up for a free educational Professional license here. If you want a free team account to manage students in a classroom setting you can signup for free here.
- ↑ Kevin Purdy (17 December 2008). "Lucidchart Makes Stripped-Down Flowcharts for Free". LifeHacker.
- ↑ Darrell Swain (31 July 2010). "Lucidchart 2.0". Lucid Software Inc.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rip Empson (26 July 2011). "Lucidchart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures". Techcrunch.
- ↑ Matt Silverman (15 April 2011). "5 Simple Web Apps For Saving Time at Work". Mashable.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 John Paul Titlow (13 May 2011). "Create Flow Charts and Wireframes Collaboratively With Lucidchart". ReadWriteWeb.
- ↑ Robert Strohmeyer (14 June 2011). "Lucidchart Steps Up Online Business Diagrams". PC World.
- ↑ Thursday Bram (01 October 2010). "Sharing Flowcharts and Diagrams With Lucidchart". GigaOM. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Kevin Purdy (15 April 2010). "Lucidchart and Creately Plug Flowchart Tools into Google Apps". LifeHacker.
- ↑ Lucidchart (08 December 2010). "Lucidchart’s Diagramming Application Featured in the New Google Chrome Web Store". BusinessWire. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Rick Broida (18 December 2008). "Create and Share Flow Charts with Lucidchart". Bnet.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Matthew Guay (21 June 2011). "Lucidchart: Awesome Charting Got Even Better". AppStorm.