Where is a database shape in Visio?
I am trying to document an architecture in Visio, and I can't find a shape for a database. I see servers, clients, etc. - but no database.
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I am trying to document an architecture in Visio, and I can't find a shape for a database. I see servers, clients, etc. - but no database.
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– Kermit
May 9 '13 at 17:43
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I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
– Glenak1911
Jul 1 '14 at 15:32
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I am trying to document an architecture in Visio, and I can't find a shape for a database. I see servers, clients, etc. - but no database.
microsoft-office microsoft-visio shapes
I am trying to document an architecture in Visio, and I can't find a shape for a database. I see servers, clients, etc. - but no database.
microsoft-office microsoft-visio shapes
microsoft-office microsoft-visio shapes
edited Dec 1 '12 at 8:19
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Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer.
– Kermit
May 9 '13 at 17:43
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I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
– Glenak1911
Jul 1 '14 at 15:32
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Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer.
– Kermit
May 9 '13 at 17:43
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I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
– Glenak1911
Jul 1 '14 at 15:32
Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer.
– Kermit
May 9 '13 at 17:43
Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer.
– Kermit
May 9 '13 at 17:43
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I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
– Glenak1911
Jul 1 '14 at 15:32
I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
– Glenak1911
Jul 1 '14 at 15:32
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I think the user was asking about finding a database stencil, rather than looking to generate a Visio document for an existing database.
If that is correct, I believe the desired shape can be found under:
File -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Miscellaneous Flowchart Shapes
Source:
https://web.archive.org/web/20120121234844/http://www.workplacelife.com/2006/04/11/creating-flowcharts-using-common-visio-shapes
P.S. Sorry for posting to an old thread, but Google brought me here with a similar question and, once I found the answer, I thought I would share.
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nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
|
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Which version do you have? Because it's not included in all version.
Standard : This edition does not include the Database Model Diagram template.
Professional: This edition supports the reverse engineering features for the Database Model Diagram template (that is, using an existing database to create a model in Visio) but does not support forward engineering (that is, using a Visio database model to generate SQL code).
Enterprise Architect: This edition, which is included in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect, supports the full suite of database modeling features, including both reverse engineering and forward engineering.
Source
The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
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On Visio 2010, there is a Database relational shape in Network - Network Symbols. In italian, Altre forme - Rete - Simboli Rete . There is a Database relational shape that is perfect.
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Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
.
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
add a comment |
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
add a comment |
Here's an alternative: http://www.itsupportforum.net/topic/where-to-find-the-database-shape-in-visio-2010/
There's an option of a grey or white database shape here.
3
Welcome to Super User. While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes.
– G-Man
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I think the user was asking about finding a database stencil, rather than looking to generate a Visio document for an existing database.
If that is correct, I believe the desired shape can be found under:
File -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Miscellaneous Flowchart Shapes
Source:
https://web.archive.org/web/20120121234844/http://www.workplacelife.com/2006/04/11/creating-flowcharts-using-common-visio-shapes
P.S. Sorry for posting to an old thread, but Google brought me here with a similar question and, once I found the answer, I thought I would share.
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nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
|
show 1 more comment
I think the user was asking about finding a database stencil, rather than looking to generate a Visio document for an existing database.
If that is correct, I believe the desired shape can be found under:
File -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Miscellaneous Flowchart Shapes
Source:
https://web.archive.org/web/20120121234844/http://www.workplacelife.com/2006/04/11/creating-flowcharts-using-common-visio-shapes
P.S. Sorry for posting to an old thread, but Google brought me here with a similar question and, once I found the answer, I thought I would share.
10
nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
|
show 1 more comment
I think the user was asking about finding a database stencil, rather than looking to generate a Visio document for an existing database.
If that is correct, I believe the desired shape can be found under:
File -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Miscellaneous Flowchart Shapes
Source:
https://web.archive.org/web/20120121234844/http://www.workplacelife.com/2006/04/11/creating-flowcharts-using-common-visio-shapes
P.S. Sorry for posting to an old thread, but Google brought me here with a similar question and, once I found the answer, I thought I would share.
I think the user was asking about finding a database stencil, rather than looking to generate a Visio document for an existing database.
If that is correct, I believe the desired shape can be found under:
File -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Miscellaneous Flowchart Shapes
Source:
https://web.archive.org/web/20120121234844/http://www.workplacelife.com/2006/04/11/creating-flowcharts-using-common-visio-shapes
P.S. Sorry for posting to an old thread, but Google brought me here with a similar question and, once I found the answer, I thought I would share.
edited Dec 19 '18 at 10:39
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answered Dec 13 '11 at 14:12
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nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
|
show 1 more comment
10
nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
10
10
nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
nothing wrong posting to an old thread
– leora
Dec 14 '11 at 0:56
1
1
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!
– nathanbedford
Jun 19 '12 at 20:37
3
3
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?!
– Tamer Salama
Oct 9 '13 at 0:06
1
1
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.
– screwnut
Mar 6 '15 at 19:47
2
2
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
Looks like that link is now broken.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:06
|
show 1 more comment
Which version do you have? Because it's not included in all version.
Standard : This edition does not include the Database Model Diagram template.
Professional: This edition supports the reverse engineering features for the Database Model Diagram template (that is, using an existing database to create a model in Visio) but does not support forward engineering (that is, using a Visio database model to generate SQL code).
Enterprise Architect: This edition, which is included in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect, supports the full suite of database modeling features, including both reverse engineering and forward engineering.
Source
The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
add a comment |
Which version do you have? Because it's not included in all version.
Standard : This edition does not include the Database Model Diagram template.
Professional: This edition supports the reverse engineering features for the Database Model Diagram template (that is, using an existing database to create a model in Visio) but does not support forward engineering (that is, using a Visio database model to generate SQL code).
Enterprise Architect: This edition, which is included in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect, supports the full suite of database modeling features, including both reverse engineering and forward engineering.
Source
The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
add a comment |
Which version do you have? Because it's not included in all version.
Standard : This edition does not include the Database Model Diagram template.
Professional: This edition supports the reverse engineering features for the Database Model Diagram template (that is, using an existing database to create a model in Visio) but does not support forward engineering (that is, using a Visio database model to generate SQL code).
Enterprise Architect: This edition, which is included in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect, supports the full suite of database modeling features, including both reverse engineering and forward engineering.
Source
Which version do you have? Because it's not included in all version.
Standard : This edition does not include the Database Model Diagram template.
Professional: This edition supports the reverse engineering features for the Database Model Diagram template (that is, using an existing database to create a model in Visio) but does not support forward engineering (that is, using a Visio database model to generate SQL code).
Enterprise Architect: This edition, which is included in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect, supports the full suite of database modeling features, including both reverse engineering and forward engineering.
Source
answered Feb 13 '10 at 20:29
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The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
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The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
The Source link in this one is broken as well.
– Kevin Horvath
Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
This isn't anything to do with the question.
– Robert Grant
Sep 16 '15 at 12:50
add a comment |
On Visio 2010, there is a Database relational shape in Network - Network Symbols. In italian, Altre forme - Rete - Simboli Rete . There is a Database relational shape that is perfect.
add a comment |
On Visio 2010, there is a Database relational shape in Network - Network Symbols. In italian, Altre forme - Rete - Simboli Rete . There is a Database relational shape that is perfect.
add a comment |
On Visio 2010, there is a Database relational shape in Network - Network Symbols. In italian, Altre forme - Rete - Simboli Rete . There is a Database relational shape that is perfect.
On Visio 2010, there is a Database relational shape in Network - Network Symbols. In italian, Altre forme - Rete - Simboli Rete . There is a Database relational shape that is perfect.
answered Oct 23 '12 at 13:31
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Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
.
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
add a comment |
Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
.
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
add a comment |
Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
.
Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
.
edited Sep 2 '13 at 8:54
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answered Sep 2 '13 at 7:43
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My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
add a comment |
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.
– kad81
Dec 3 '13 at 5:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.
– Talon
Jan 9 '14 at 9:56
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard.
– Paul Herber
Jun 13 '14 at 12:35
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks
– Malik Khalil
Jan 17 '17 at 17:49
add a comment |
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
add a comment |
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
add a comment |
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
answered Nov 20 '14 at 20:19
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Here's an alternative: http://www.itsupportforum.net/topic/where-to-find-the-database-shape-in-visio-2010/
There's an option of a grey or white database shape here.
3
Welcome to Super User. While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes.
– G-Man
Mar 2 '15 at 4:59
add a comment |
Here's an alternative: http://www.itsupportforum.net/topic/where-to-find-the-database-shape-in-visio-2010/
There's an option of a grey or white database shape here.
3
Welcome to Super User. While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes.
– G-Man
Mar 2 '15 at 4:59
add a comment |
Here's an alternative: http://www.itsupportforum.net/topic/where-to-find-the-database-shape-in-visio-2010/
There's an option of a grey or white database shape here.
Here's an alternative: http://www.itsupportforum.net/topic/where-to-find-the-database-shape-in-visio-2010/
There's an option of a grey or white database shape here.
answered Mar 2 '15 at 3:22
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I actually did a search for databases in the shapes column and was presented with many different database designs. I'm using Microsoft Visio Standard 2010.
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