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.

Please consider marking the more upvoted question the correct answer. — Kermit, May 09 '13 at 17:43
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 01 '14 at 15:32

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

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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.

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 00:56
Nothing wrong considering this it THE answer. Thanks! – Liam M Aug 29 '12 at 10:52
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Why would such common object, understood by many, be embedded in such obscure place/menu?! – Tamer Salama Oct 09 '13 at 00:06
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Yep, four years later, someone else is again grateful that you wrote your answer. – screwnut Mar 06 '15 at 19:47
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Looks like that link is now broken. – Kevin Horvath Jul 14 '15 at 15:06

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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The Source link in this one is broken as well. – Kevin Horvath Jul 14 '15 at 15:07 — Kevin Horvath, Jul 14 '15 at 15:07
This isn't anything to do with the question. – Rob Grant Sep 16 '15 at 12:50 — Rob Grant, Sep 16 '15 at 12:50

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.

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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.

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My Visio 2007 doesn't have a "Common Icons" option under Shapes -> Software & Database -> Software. – kad81 Dec 03 '13 at 05:35
You forgot to specify the version you are using. I assumed you were using 2010. – Talon Jan 09 '14 at 09:56
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

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

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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

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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 Says 'Reinstate Monica' Mar 02 '15 at 04:59

Where is a database shape in Visio?

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