Wall Maps > Digital Picture > VSM > Improvements
eVSM lets you trace over your wall map. The video shows how the captured map can support the full improvement cycle (below). Register for the free trial or contact us (support@evsm.com) if you want to try out eVSM online.
How to get value from your Wall Map
The eVSM software was first released in 2002, a few years after the book "Learning To See", as a means of capturing the wall value stream maps advocated by the book. Over the last 15 years it has gone through a significant transformation to fulfill its mission in serving the lean practitioner community.
Visio Macro Settings
VBA macros must be Enabled to run eVSM. Follow these steps for the recommended settings.
- Start Visio without eVSM.
- Click "File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings..."
- Select the Macro Setting shown below.
- Exit Visio and then start eVSM.
If the message similar to below is seen at eVSM startup, click the
Visio Trusted Locations
This page shows you how to add the eVSM installation folder to the Visio trusted locations list. Here are the steps to follow.