Where is a database shape in Visio?

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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.

score 84 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 19 '18 at 10:39

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.

score 8 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 13 '10 at 20:29

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.

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score 7 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 23 '12 at 13:31

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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.

answered Oct 23 '12 at 13:31

sharkbait

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score 4 · Answer 4 · edited Sep 02 '13 at 08:54

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Can also be found under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software -> Common Icons.

edited Sep 02 '13 at 08:54

Jawa

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answered Sep 02 '13 at 07:43

Talon

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score 2 · Answer 5 · answered Nov 20 '14 at 20:19

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For a basic, upright cylinder:

Shapes -> Software and Database -> Software -> Enterprise Application

The shape is titled "Datastore".

answered Nov 20 '14 at 20:19

troy

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Mar 02 '15 at 03:22

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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.

answered Mar 02 '15 at 03:22

Batmon

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Where is a database shape in Visio?

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