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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Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer.– KermitMay 9, 2013 at 17:43
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1I 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.– Glenak1911Jul 1, 2014 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
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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3Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?! Oct 9, 2013 at 0:06
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1Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer.– screwnutMar 6, 2015 at 19:47
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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.
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.
Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons
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My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software.– kad81Dec 3, 2013 at 5:35
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You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010.– TalonJan 9, 2014 at 9:56
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The Software & Database category is available in Visio Pro only, not Visio Standard. Jun 13, 2014 at 12:35
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im using 2016, and it worked perfectly fine for me. Thanks Jan 17, 2017 at 17:49
For a basic, upright cylinder:
Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application
The shape is titled "Datastore".
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.
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3Welcome 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. Mar 2, 2015 at 4:59