However, you cannot update your data source by changing the data in your drawing. This data can be refreshed when the data in the data source changes. Note: The data that appears in the External Data window is a snapshot of your source data at the time of the import. When the device shape is correctly connected to the Ring network or Ethernet shape, the connection point turns red, indicating that it is glued. When the pointer changes to a four-headed arrow, drag it to a connection point on one of the device shapes. Import external data about equipment into your drawingĪdd initial data to identify the equipment shapesĪutomatically link external data to network shapesĬlick New, and then under Template Categories, click Network.įrom Network and Peripherals, drag a Ring network or Ethernet shape onto the drawing page.įrom Computers and Monitors or Network and Peripherals, drag device shapes onto the drawing page.Īttach devices to the Ring network or Ethernet shape by using the shape's built-in connectors:Ĭlick the Ring network or Ethernet shape.
Note: The Detailed Network Diagram template is included in Visio Professional and Premium, but not in Visio Standard.
