UML diagram shapes missing on Visio 2013

Question

I have installed Visio 2013 Standard and I'm trying to create an UML diagram.

I choose the "UML class" template but when it opens, the Shapes panel is empty. As recomended, I go to "More Shapes" menu, but cannot find anything related to UML.

Have anyone had this problem and got a solution?

Thanks

Answer 1

Microsoft is moving away from software and database diagramming using Visio and instead transitioning into Visual Studio. See the "Modeling" Projects. Component Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Use Cases, Layer Diagrams are all part of the modeling project. While I am experimenting with it (but question its viability), you can generate code from the models creating in the code generation sense.

See also this post Pet Shop Models as well as the MSDN documentation: Modeling the Architectural

Here's what I have available in vs2013 ultimate

Answer 2

CTRL+N-- to open a new document.

Right Edge find "MORE SHAPES" then "SOFTWARES AND DATABASES" and finaly "SOFTWARES". All UML DIAGRAMS are available here.

Answer 3

If you don't find Stencils you can locate them in your install location. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\Visio Content\1033 for UML Sequcen Stencies you can open

Answer 4

Microsoft Visio 2013 Standard Edition does not provide UML shapes, you have to upgrade to Microsoft Visio 2013 Professional.

Visio 2013 Professional