If you do a lot of diagramming, OmniGraffle is a must-buy. Contrary to it’s whimsical name, OmniGraffle is neither a toy, nor a graphing tool (although OmniGraphSketcher can handle the latter). But what OmniGraffle does do well is charts. Whether it’s organizational charts, flowcharts, interface mockups, or even page layouts, OmniGraffle allows you to quickly sketch out ideas on your iPad. The controls are intuitive, and well-suited to iPad’s touch interface. Once you’ve OmniGraffle is a perfect example of a complex and powerful application that has been thoughtfully adapted for the iPad. Once you’ve perfected your chart, you can export them as PDFs, PNGs, or .graffle docs for use with the desktop Mac version of OmniGraffle.
OmniGraffle is a specialized tool with a high price. But for existing users of the desktop version, the iPad iteration is a great addition to a mobile workflow.
OmniGraffle 1.0.1
COMPANY: The Omni Group
CONTACT: www.omnigroup.com
PRICE: $49.95
REQUIREMENTS: iPad with OS 3.2 or later
Quickly sketch up designs, or create fully polished charts & diagrams. Can share graffle docs with desktop version.
Expensive. Controls are intuitive, but the depth of options left us wanting deeper documentation.
