{"id":6538,"date":"2024-04-08T16:21:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T20:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metit\/?page_id=6538"},"modified":"2024-10-08T13:36:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:36:43","slug":"ms-visio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-visio\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Visio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Visio has tools to help users create flowcharts and diagrams for many different industry applications.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h4>Support Policy<\/h4>\n<p>MET IT is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of software on MET-provisioned Windows machines<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshooting software incompatibility issues<\/li>\n<li>Escalate issues with licensing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Accessing Software<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Faculty, staff and students are able to access Microsoft Visio through one of the following methods:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>(RECOMMENDED)<\/em> Use the <a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-project\/access\/\">Open VLab<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Download a copy from <a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/azure-dev-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Azure Dev Tools for Teaching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"color: red\">NOTE:<\/strong> Option 2 is available for Windows users <em>only<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<hr\/>\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n<div class=\"center-children\">\n<div class=\"grid col-3 colors\">\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-visio\/access\/\"><span>Access via Open VLab<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/azure-dev-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Install Visio (Windows only)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visio\"><span>MS Visio Support Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Visio is a diagramming and vector graphics application that helps users create a wide range of diagrams, from simple flowcharts to complex engineering schematics. Visio offers a variety of templates and shapes, enabling users to visualize data, processes, and systems efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Pre-built templates and shapes for various diagram types<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Integration with Microsoft Office and other applications<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Real-time collaboration and co-authoring<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Data visualization and linking diagrams to data sources<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Support for industry standards such as UML and BPMN<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Quick Start Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-welcome-to-visio-7a40db44-4bdb-4cce-940f-2b25a8978dc2\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Welcome to Visio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-get-started-with-visio-3ddad6c0-b1c1-432f-8f50-0b675e2b5abf\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Get Started with Visio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-create-diagrams-in-visio-2016-d46a74c5-42bd-417f-afe2-5c91b6ba6c2e\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Create Diagrams in Visio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-link-diagrams-to-data-707f3ff6-0d49-4c5f-9157-0b6a7c2d4963\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Link Diagrams to Data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>How to Install Microsoft Visio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ol>\n    \n\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.office.com\">Microsoft Office Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Sign in using your organizational account.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Navigate to the \"Install Office\" section and select \"Other Install Options.\"<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Choose \"Visio\" from the list of available software.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Click \"Install\" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Why can't I find Microsoft Visio in my Office 365 applications?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Visio requires a specific license separate from the standard Office 365 subscription. Please contact your IT administrator to ensure you have the appropriate license assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Can I collaborate with others in Visio?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Microsoft Visio supports real-time collaboration and co-authoring, allowing multiple users to work on the same diagram simultaneously. Ensure your files are stored in OneDrive or SharePoint for seamless collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>How do I link Visio diagrams to external data sources?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Visio allows you to link diagrams to various data sources, including Excel, Access, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Use the Data tab to import data and link it to your diagram shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our IT department provides the following support for Microsoft Visio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Installation assistance and licensing<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Training resources and tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Technical support for troubleshooting and usage<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Integration guidance with other Microsoft tools<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Workshops and webinars for advanced features<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"center-children\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"grid col-3\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/visio\/services\/access-control\/\"><span>Access Control<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/visio\/services\/training\/\"><span>Training and Webinars<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/visio\/services\/support\/\"><span>Support Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visio\"><span>Microsoft Visio Documentation<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/visio\/flowchart-software\"><span>Microsoft Visio Overview<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Requesting Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>To request access to Microsoft Visio, please <a href=\"\/visio\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Your name and organizational email address<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>The department or team you belong to<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Justification for needing access to Microsoft Visio<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our IT team will review your request and provide access details once approved. You will receive an email with installation instructions and licensing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Upon approval, you will gain access to Microsoft Visio and resources to support your diagramming and visualization needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Visio has tools to help users create flowcharts and diagrams for many different industry applications. 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