To find the right template to start from, go to File > New and, in the search box, type the name of the diagram you want (or type UML to find all the templates). Visio 2013 and Visio 2016 Professional have templates for UML 2.0 versions of several diagram types: Class diagram. Sequence diagram. Database notation. Use Case diagram. This is a UML Element that represents an extension to the UML notation. If your tool supports profiles create the Classifier within one. Define the Classifier for the Template, and include the properties and methods from the template, then instead of using the standard class notation, use the Classifier you have created for each Class that uses.

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The Unified Modeling Language (UML) can help you model systems in various ways. One of the more popular types in UML is the class diagram. Popular among software engineers to document software architecture, class diagrams are a type of structure diagram because they describe what must be present in the system being modeled. PlantUML is a program which transforms text into UML diagrams. This package allows for embedding PlantUML diagrams using the PlantUML source. This package allows for embedding PlantUML diagrams using the PlantUML source.

Important: The UML static structure diagram is not available in Visio 2013 and later versions. For information, see UML diagrams in Visio.

Add an interface to a class, component, or other element

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1. In a static structure, component, or deployment diagram, drag the lollipop Interface shape (represented by a line and circle) onto the drawing page.

2. Glue the endpoint without the circle to a connection point on the class component, or other element.

3. Double-click the Interface shape to add a name, operations, and other property values.

   Tip: You can also represent an interface with a rectangular Interface shape that resembles a class. Use this shape when you want to display a list of the interface operations.

   Tip: To change the type of shape that appears for an interface, right-click the Interface shape and click Show as Class-like Interface or Show as Lollipop Interface.

Indicate a realizes relationship between a class and an interface or other element

1. In a static structure diagram, right-click any class shape (Class, Parameterized Class, Utility or MetaClass), click Shape Display Options, and then, under General Options, select Realization Link.

2. Glue the control handle for the realization link on a class shape to a connection point on the interface, class, or other element.

Add receptions to a classifier

1. Double-click the shape representing the classifier you want to add receptions to, and then click the Receptions category.

2. Click New to add a new reception.

3. Click the Reception category. Type a name for the reception in the Reception column. In the Signal column, choose the signal to which the classifier, prepared by the reception, reacts, and then choose the other property values you want.

   Note: A signal element must exist in the model for it to be available in the Signal list.

4. In the Exceptions category, choose the exceptions, if any, that can be generated by the reception.

   Note: An exception element must exist in the model for it to be available in the Signal list.

5. Add any constraints or tagged values you want, and then click OK until you close the shape's UML Properties dialog box.

Add template parameters to a class

1. Double-click the shape (Parameterized Class, Class, Utility, Metaclass, or Bound Element) representing the element that you want to add parameters to, and then click Template Parameters.

2. Click New to add a new parameter.

3. In the Template parameters list:

   • To edit an existing parameter, type a new name in the Template Parameter column.

   • To edit the type, click a Type field, click the arrow, and then select the type from the list.

   • To add documentation, type in the Documentation box.

4. Click OK to accept the changes and close the UML Class Properties dialog box.

   Tip: You can make any class a parameterized class by adding parameters to a class shape. To hide parameters on any class shape, right-click the shape, click Shape Display Options and then, under Suppress, select Template Parameters.

Bind template parameters to a class

1. Drag a Bound Element shape from the UML Static Structure stencil onto the drawing page near the Parameterized Class shape with parameters you want to bind.

2. Drag a Binding shape onto the drawing page and glue the endpoint without an arrowhead to a connection point on the bound element.

3. Glue the Binding endpoint with an arrowhead to a connection point on the Parameterized Class shape.

4. Double-click the Binding shape, and then click Bound Arguments.

5. Under Bound Arguments, select a parameter to which you want to bind a type (if the parameter has no type specified) or select a value (if the parameter has a type specified). Click Properties, choose the type or type the value you want, and then click OK.

6. Click OK to close the UML Binding Properties dialog box.

Attributes and operations associated with the parameterized class are passed to the bound element. Unbound parameters (with no specified type) that you have assigned to the class as attribute types or operation return types, are replaced in the bound element by the types you specified in step 5 above.

Create an object as an instance of a class

1. In a static structure diagram, drag a Class shape onto the drawing page to represent the class you want the object to be an instance of.

2. Optional Double-click the Class shape to open the UML Class Properties dialog box. Click Attributes, and then click New to add attributes to the class. Click OK, and then click OK again.

3. Drag an Object shape onto the drawing page, and then double-click the shape.

4. In the UML Object Properties dialog box, click Object and type a name for the object. Under Class, select the class you want the object to be an instance of.

5. Click Attribute Values and select the attribute you want to add an instance value to, and then click Properties. Type a value for the attribute.

6. Click Attribute Link, add any other property values you want, and then click OK.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all the attributes you want to add instance values to, and then click OK.

Delete template parameters from a class

1. Double-click the shape (Parameterized Class, Class, Utility, Metaclass, or Bound Element) representing the element with parameters you want to delete, and then click Template Parameters.

2. Select the template parameter you want to delete, click Delete, and then click OK.

Edit template parameters for a class

1. Double-click the shape (Parameterized Class, Class, Utility, Metaclass, or Bound Element) representing the element with the parameters you want to edit, and then click Template Parameters.

2. In the Template parameters list, for each parameter you want to edit, click a Type field. Then, click the arrow and select a type from the list.

   Note: You can assign parameters with no type specified to attributes as types or to operations as return types.

3. In the Template parameters list, for each parameter that you want to edit, type a new name.

4. In the Documentation box, type the documentation you want.

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5. Click New to add another parameter (and follow steps 3 through 5), or click OK to close the UML Class Properties dialog box.

Hide the attribute and operations sections of a class

1. Right-click the Class shape, and then click Shape Display Options.

2. In the UML Shape Display Options dialog box, under Suppress, select Attributes to hide the attributes section, and then select Operations to hide the operations section.

   Tip: To show the attributes and operations sections again, right-click the shape, click Shape Display Options, and then clear Attributes and Operations.

Indicate that classes in a package may be referenced

1. In a package diagram, drag a Dependency shape onto the drawing page.

2. Glue the Dependency endpoint without an arrowhead to a connection point on the package that will reference the classes in another package.

3. Glue the Dependency endpoint with an arrowhead to a connection point on the package that contains the target classes that will be referenced.

4. Double-click the Dependency shape to open the UML Dependency Properties dialog box.

5. Under Name, type a name for the dependency. Under Stereotype, choose Import, and then click OK.

Note: Connecting packages with an <<import>> dependency only indicates that classes can be referenced. You still need to set the appropriate visibility for the target classes.

Show the implementation of a type by an implementation class

1. In a static structure diagram, drag a Class shape onto the drawing page. Double-click the shape.

2. In the UML Class Properties dialog box, click Class and type a name for the class. Under Stereotype, choose Type, and then click OK.

3. Drag a second Class shape onto the drawing page. Double-click the shape.

4. In the UML Class Properties dialog box, click Class and type a name for the class. Under Stereotype, choose Implementation Class, and then click OK.

5. Right-click the implementation class and click Shape Display Options. In the UML Shape Display Options dialog box, under General Options, select Realization Link, and then click OK.

6. Drag the control handle on the implementation class shape to create a connector representing a realizes relationship.

7. Glue the endpoint on the realization connector arrowhead to a connection point on the Class shape representing the type.

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Features in non-existent Premium edition[edit]

The Features section reads 'Microsoft made Visio 2013 for Windows available in two editions: Standard and Professional' and then goes on to mention 'Premium' in two places. Premium was offered in Visio 2010 (according to your Versions list) but not in Visio 2013 (again according to your list). Shouldn't 'Premium' be changed to 'Professional' in the Features section? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ericp-nh (talk • contribs) 19:38, 21 October 2016 (UTC)

AHMartin (talk) 20:42, 9 December 2016 (UTC) Clarify section title

Pronunciation[edit]

Someone please clarify the pronunciation of 'Visio,' the page writes, 'VIZ-ee-oo, not VIZH-ee-oo' which makes no sense. I'm assuming that this is to clarify that the first 'I' is pronounced as an /i/ in IPA, instead of its English short form. Biocrite (talk) 09:05, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Image[edit]

The image on this page tells nothing about the function of Visio, or how it might appear in normal use. 72.224.125.143 23:00, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

UML Tool property?[edit]

Would this propertly be categorized as a UML Tool? I can't seem to find how to save a file as UML from Visio..--198.62.72.2 16:58, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

There's a UML template with some built in features to store data in the objects. It's not a file format per say, and not the focus of the application. Kuru^talk 23:12, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Moved from page[edit]

For IT and Business Professionals who need to quickly understand, act upon and share complex information about systems, resources and processes, Microsoft Office Visio 2007 is the diagramming program that offers an easy way to visualize, explore and communicate information.

Advertisment[edit]

The 3rd paragraph on this page sounds like an advertisment.

Unlike complicated text and tables, Visio diagrams can be easier for humans to understand. Unlike static pictures, Visio diagrams can import and store data, display it visually, and can be refreshed and reused.

This seems to imply that only Visio has these advantages, whereas most diagramming tools have these advantages. To name 3: OpenOffice.org Draw, Xfig and Dia. This paragraph would be all right if it as clearly marked as Microsofts tagline but it isn't. I notice already that one section has been removed from the article for more or less the same reaon.

Regards,
XTarget 13:50, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

I second that.User: nobody, 10th January 2007

I'd edit it myself but I don't know wether or not its an official tagline or not.XTarget 23:02, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

The intention here appears to be an explanation of what diagramming software is. This could probably be rephrased by removing the word 'Visio' when explaining the concept. Gurupilgrim (talk) 20:05, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Logo[edit]

I noticed that that the Visio logo is in PNG but it appears the transparent color is not quite correct; though I'm not too sure. And it also has a template attached that says it could be stored better in a SVG format. Shouldn't a low resolution PNG suffice, since most Fair Use Rationales cover 'Low-resolution' logos, instead of lossless, scalable logos? Danny Sepley 19:54, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Visio 5.0[edit]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Visio5.PNG I uploaded a pic of Visio 5.0.. doesn't fit though. :( Colinstu 13:07, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Entity-Relationship-Models[edit]

Hallo,

are there any shapes available in Visio 2007 Prof. to create ERMs (I mean those by designed by P. Chen) to design a database. Shapes like relations, entity types, attributes, etc.? Thanks, Djoko —Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.24.172.32 (talk) 22:47, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

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'Non-free'?[edit]

Seriously? We are using the term 'non-free' to describe commercial software on Wikipedia now? I can hear Bill O'Reilly starting his diatribe already.. -Grammaticus Repairo (talk) 07:05, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

What? I have never seen 'non-free software' in Wikipedia in my life! Where is it? Fleet Command (talk) 17:38, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

OH! MY! GAWD! Look at the article! It says 'Non-free' and links to 'Free'!!! What a funny blunder .. I wonder who added this. Fixing it now.

Mind you, we do use the term 'non-free contents' to refer to images that do not have The Four Freedom. But non-free software? Never saw before!

Fleet Command (talk) 17:41, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

Free alternatives[edit]

• Inkscape - free vector graphics multi-platform alternative
• Dia— Preceding unsigned comment added by Gurupilgrim (talk • contribs) 20:02, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Electron9 (talk) 18:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

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They are not concept-mapping or mind-mapping software. But if you want real free alternatives, see List of concept mapping and mind mapping software. Fleet Command (talk) 07:05, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

Would it be a good idea to include these on the main page? It could possibly be reworded to include Illustrator as a commercial alternative, although neither Illustrator or Inkscape are actually diagramming software, but more illustration software. We could at least include Draw and Dia though, and possibly mention the other two as more advanced alternatives. Any thoughts? Gurupilgrim (talk) 13:18, 13 August 2011 (UTC)

No, it would be a very bad idea because it is a violation of at least a couple of Wikipedia guidelines. Generally speaking, advertising other software product in one product's article is not allowed. Readers willing to find alternatives can see List of concept mapping and mind mapping software or one of the categories. Fleet Command (talk) 02:57, 14 August 2011 (UTC)

Understood. I notice however that there are no references to alternatives in the diagramming software category, when the lead identifies Visio as a diagramming program rather than concept mapping or mind mapping (which I think is accurate since Visio and it's alternatives can be used for a lot more than concept maps). I could see a reason for this being that there is a link in the lead to diagramming software and it is not necessary to include a link twice. I'm new to Wikipedia, so is it common to not include a link that has already been mentioned in the see also section? Gurupilgrim (talk) 17:34, 14 August 2011 (UTC)

Common? That is not the least concern. If something is logical, then it is done, common or not. So, I added it. Fleet Command (talk) 00:36, 15 August 2011 (UTC)

Wiktionary[edit]

There is a link to the wiktionary entry of the word visio as a hatnote to this article. I removed it because it's stupid, but I was reverted. So I guess we have to talk about it here. The template in question (({{See Wiktionary}}) is used on pages 'which have generic names and content that differs from the general meaning of their titles. Current examples include Ridicule (an article about a movie, not about mockery) and Visage (an article about a band, not about faces)'. I dispute that this applies here: visio is not a word in English (other than as this product, in appears in zero English dictionaries). To borrow a phrase, it is 'remarkably stupid' to suppose that anyone would search for the word 'visio' on en wiki and be looking for a Finnish or Latin word meaning 'vision'. Given that the template is explicitly for articles whose content 'differs from the general meaning of their titles', and it is absurd to suggest that the general meaning of 'visio' in English is 'a Finnish/Latin word for 'vision', I once again move that that the template be eliminated. 68.54.4.162 (talk) 18:43, 16 August 2011 (UTC)

I think removing it was stupid. There's a Wiktionary entry for wikt:visio. Visio is currently a redirect to this article. If someone was looking up 'visio' (which happened between 33 and 115 times each day in July 2011) they may have reached their actual goal (an article on Microsoft Visio software) or may have benefited from a link to a dictionary entry about the term in a sister project.

The content in question is neither intrusive in coding length nor page design and results in an inarguable increase in available information for the reader.

Beyond this, however, I know of a better solution. Visio can clearly be made into a disambiguation page for at leas these entries and the wiktionary link.

Since this seems to be a common sense solution, I'll go ahead and implement it.

— Scientizzle 19:21, 16 August 2011 (UTC)

Diagramming Capability[edit]

How does Visio differ from a general purpose 2D drawing tool like Inkscape? I think it maintains a 'boxes connected by lines' model, such that if you move the boxes, the lines stay connected and arrowheads (if any) stop at the edge of the box. Anyway I'm looking for such a tool, and if Visio does this I think the wiki page ought to mention it. Jrvz (talk) 20:59, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

My experience is that Visio is first and foremost suited for drawing schemes: mapping interior plans, database scheme (like ERD), UML, flow chart, timelines. It has no or little painting effects (brush type, shadowig, free line drawing) like Inkscape has. I don't know if & how this is sourced in documentation. It is difficult to get such differences from (commercial) documentation. -DePiep (talk) 21:13, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Company Name Change[edit]

The text formerly claimed that Shapeware changed its name to Visio Corp prior to the release of 1.0. This was definitely wrong. I've cited something based on a web article, that talks bout the name change being in 1995, but there's almost certainly a US Government website that provides an official tracking of company names. If someone could cite that as well / instead, it would be appreciated.

Are any more citations needed[edit]

With the adding of the 'company name change' stuff above, there are no longer any 'Citations needed' on the page. Should the 'Issues with this article' be updated to remove the need for citations, or are there other places where they are still needed that should be flagged up.

Information on 3rd party viewers[edit]

How can users not having access to view Microsoft Office software view such those files? I suggest to keep users objectively informed about other non-Microsoft options, and for that I propose to add a section to each major Microsoft Product wiki pages that has a space for people to suggest and provide information on such tools.

I had mentioned a tool following example of an already published wiki page on Microsoft Visio under File Formats. The change got reverted from Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project under the suspicion of possible advertisement.

My impression is to lead the user to arrive at this information by including brief, but relevant choice from a list of 3rd party tools that allow viewing of such files. For most part, LibreOffice wiki links are put into Microsoft wiki pages and I would like to follow the same line of thought in providing additional information.

Visitsb (talk) 08:00, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

Hello.

Your proposition of objectivity is fine and sound; only it is so difficult to accomplish that one suspects it is just a pretext or beautiful words. What you need to accomplish is proving due weight through independent sourcing. Anything short of that falls with the criteria of What Wikipedia is not, including the 'no ads' criterion.

In the meantime, I endorse the removals. They were indeed not encyclopedia material.

Best regards,

Codename Lisa (talk) 08:49, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

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I agree that information on third party viewers would be helpful, but we need to be careful of at least two policies WP:NOTAD and WP:NOTHOWTOCombatWombat42 (talk) 16:38, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

I agree mention of third-party viewers may be relevant, but we need 3rd-party independent sources about them. It seems that the editor Visitsb may have COI. peterl (talk)

@Codename Lisa, @CombatWombat42, @peterl - Thanks, these are quite sound reasons. In absence of independent sources, it undoubtedly evokes a firsthand doubt about conflict and should be prevented.

It is a good thing we all see the necessity to provide information to users about 3rd party viewers. How do we go about it?

It could be the case wherein such tools do not warrant a mention on similar product pages since it could be very well regarded as suggesting (promoting?) just popular, commercial/non-commercial alternatives against only that product.

Visitsb (talk) 01:56, 30 June 2013 (UTC)

Hi. Actually I never said I see the necessity. In fact I don't see a necessity. All I am saying is if you are willing to go about it, independent sourcing is the way to go. You can create a new section about the file format, explain it, mention software that do open the file format and use independent sources to supply evidence. That's the way to go. Best regards, Codename Lisa (talk) 15:09, 30 June 2013 (UTC)

Obvious contradiction.[edit]

Microsoft Visio (/ˈvɪzi.oʊ/ VIZ-zee-oh) (formerly Microsoft Office Visio) is a diagramming and vector graphics application and is part of the Microsoft Office suite.

Microsoft acquired Visio in 2000, re-branding it as a Microsoft Office application, like Microsoft Project; however, it has never been included in any of the Office suites.

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These statements are clearly contradictory. Visio has either been included in Microsoft Office, or it has not. I don't know which is correct, or I would have fixed it myself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.61.144.180 (talk) 21:41, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

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Fixed 'Suite' became 'family'. 'Brand' may also be used. Codename Lisa (talk) 21:59, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Partly done Above fix seems to have been done in revision 840554365 but the 'suite' term is now again used in the text and causing me confusion. According to current MS Office product description Visio is an Office application and has been in at least editions 2007, 2010, 2013. Seems like the 'suite' term is used for the boxed bundles previously sold. Accordingly in revision 844830286 I've rephrased to 'bundled Office suite' to decrease confusion between 'Office application' and 'Office suite'. Kirkgaard (talk) 13:15, 7 June 2018 (UTC)

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