Visio Mapping

When importing Visio files, Blueprint allows users to map custom shapes to the existing Blueprint shape repository for seamless integration.

Below is a template of the mapping sheet users can fill out.

Column A (Custom Shape Name) is the name of the custom shape as it exists in the Visio file.

Column B (Blueprint Shape) is the corresponding Blueprint shape that the custom shape should map to.

Visio Mapping.xlsx
Note:
- Only .xlsx file format is accepted
- The Custom Shape Name is case sensitive. Please make sure it matches exactly to what is in Visio
- Shape mapping is not for individual shapes, but for shape types.
          - Example: "Actor.1000" is a shape name "Actor" would be the shape type

Listed are all the Blueprint Model shapes available for custom mapping:

Default Library

Image

Name

Description

Text

Drag this shape onto the canvas to add text that is independent of a shape. The shape will change into a text box when dragged onto the canvas. Double click the text box to edit the text.

Callout

The call out shape is used to annotate a model or diagram with comments or notes.

Basic Library

Image

Name

Description

Rectangle

A basic Rectangle shape. The size and aspect ratio can be adjusted to transform this shape into a square.

Rounded Rectangle

A Rectangle shape with rounded corners. The size and aspect ratio can be adjusted to transform this shape into a square with rounded corners.

Diamond

A basic Diamond shape. Diamonds are often used to represent decision points in flow chart type diagrams.

Circle

A basic Circle. The size and aspect ratio can be adjusted to transform this shape into an oval.

Triangle

A basic Triangle. This shape, like all shapes, can be rotated to have any orientation.

Parallelogram

A basic Parallelogram shape.

Trapezoid

A basic Trapezoid shape.

Note

A basic Note shape.

Document

This shape is used to represent a document.

Multi-Documents

This shape is used to represent a set of documents.

Cylinder

A basic Cylinder shape. This shape is often used to represent a data storage device.

Cloud

A basic Cloud shape. This shape is often used to represent a network or the cloud.

Arrow

A single-sided Arrow. Often used to draw attention to specific areas of a diagram. This shape does not share the same behavior as a connector.

Bidirectional Arrow

A Bidirectional Arrow. Often used to draw attention to specific areas of a diagram. This shape does not share the same behavior as a connector.

Arrow Library

Image

Name

Modern Arrow

Flexible Arrow

Bent Arrow

U-Turn Arrow

Sharp Bent Arrow

Curved Right Arrow

Curved Left Arrow

Circular Arrow

Multi-Line

2D Multi-Line

Multi-Arrow

Striped Arrow

Notched Arrow

Block Arrow

Quad Arrow

Quad Arrow Block

Left-Right-Up Arrow

Left-Right Arrow Block

BPMN Events

Image

Name

Description

Start Event

Start Events indicate the start of a process or a Sub-event process. Start Events can be marked as Interrupting or Non-Interrupting in the Utility Panel.

Intermediate Event

Used to represent any events that occur between the start and end events. Intermediate Events can be marked as Interrupting or Non-Interrupting in the Utility Panel.

End Event

Represents the last or final step in a process.

BPMN Activities

Image

Name

Description

Task

The activity that is to be performed.

Sub-Process

A group of tasks that fit well together. The sub-process shape can be expanded or collapsed by using the "+" symbol on the shape.

Conversation

A set of logically related message exchanges.

Sub-Conversation

A conversation with a "+" indicates that it is a sub-conversation.

BPMN Artifacts

Image

Name

Description

Annotation

Describes additional flow parts of the model.

Group

Organize tasks or processes that are significant to the overall process.

Data Object

Represents data in the process. Could be data resulting from the process, data that needs to be collected or data that must be stored.

Data Store

Represents access or storage of data associated with a process.

Message

An action that refers to a specific addressee and represents or contains information for the addressee is a message.

Pool (Black Box)

An empty pool that represents a business process with all details hidden.

BPMN Gateways

Image

Name

Description

Gateway

Gateways are symbols that separate and recombine flows in a process diagram.

Use Case Library

Image

Name

Description

Actor

The activity that is to be performed.

Use Case

A single use case

Use Case With Extensions

A single use case with an extension to other use cases

Boundary

Used to represent the system boundary of the Use case

Flow Chart Library

Image

Name

Description

Terminator

Represents the end of a process

Process

Represents a step in a process

Decision

Used to indicate a decision point in the process

Predefined Process

Represents an existing defined process

Document

Used to represent a printed document

Multiple Document

Used to represent multiple printed documents

Manual Input

A step in the process that requires user input

Preparation

Used to represent a setup up to a process

Data

Used to represent data

Database

Used to represent data storage

Hard Disk

Used to represent data storage

Internal Storage

Used to represent internal storage

Stored Data

Used to represent stored data

Off-Page Link

Used to link to another Flow Chart

Manual Operation

A manual step in the process

Loop Limit

Used to define maximum iterations

On-Page Link

Used to link to another Flow Chart in the same diagram

Or

Indicates that the process flow continues in more than two branches

Summing Junction

Indicates a point in the flowchart where multiple branches converge into a single process

Merge

Indicates a step where two or more sub-processes join into a single process

Collate

A step used to indicate data being put into a standard format

Sort

A step used to represent the sorting of a set of data

Delay

A pause in the process

Paper Tape

Used to represent input into old legacy systems

Display

Used to show when information is displayed

Entity Relationship Library

Image

Name

Description

Entity

Chen's Notation Entity

Weak Entity

Chen's Notation Weak Entity

Attribute

Chen's Notation Attribute

Multivalued Attribute

Chen's Notation Multivalued Attribute

Relationship

Chen's Notation Relationship

Weak Relationship

Chen's Notation Weak Relationship

UI Mockup Library

Image

Name

Description

Browser Frame

A browser frame with standard browser iconography. The title and URL can be directly edited. Scrollbars can be added under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

Frame

A frame with editable left-aligned text.

Label

A label with editable font.

Hyperlink

A hyperlink that can be configured, formatted, and activated under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

Paragraph

A paragraph placeholder with default 'lorem ipsum' text that can be edited directly in the canvas.

Image Placeholder

An image placeholder. Image files cannot be attached to the image.

Icon

An icon placeholder. When dragged and dropped onto the canvas, click the search icon under the placeholder to display the Icon Picker modal and select one of the numerous standard icons available.

Progress Bar

A progress bar. The position of the progress bar can be directly edited.

Horizontal Scrollbar

A horizontal scrollbar. The position of the scrollbar can be directly configured.

Vertical Scrollbar

A vertical scrollbar. The position of the scrollbar can be directly configured.

Text Box

A text box. The text can be directly edited on the canvas.

Button

A button placeholder with editable text. A hotspot with a hyperlink can also be configured under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

Dropdown Buttons

Dropdown buttons with editable text. Options can be added or removed by clicking the add or delete icons under the dropdown buttons icon. Variations and states can also be customized under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

Hotspot

A hotspot with editable text directly in the canvas. A hyperlink can be configured under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

Date Picker

A date picker with a calender icon and single line of text that can be configured in the canvas.

Horizontal Slider

A horizontal slider. The position of the slider can be directly edited in the canvas.

Vertical Slider

A vertical slider. The position of the slider can be directly edited in the canvas.

Numeric Spinner

A numeric spinner. The value displayed on the canvas can only be configured under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.