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Visio_Guy,<br />
We currently use those programs for diagrams of our current databases. &nbsp;I've never tried to use them for designing a database from scratch. &nbsp;I’m very disappointed in my upgrade, it was a waste. &nbsp;Thank you for the very informative answer.
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Visio_Guy,
We currently use those programs for diagrams of our current databases.  I've never tried to use them for designing a database from scratch.  I’m very disappointed in my upgrade, it was a waste.  Thank you for the very informative answer.

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Does anyone know how to add columns to the new Visio 2013 the way we able in previous versions? &nbsp;I can't seem to add tables, columns or really customize like before when designing a database diagram. &nbsp;I haven't even find any training regarding this online so far either. &nbsp;Thanks<br />
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VISIOss.doc

Does anyone know how to add columns to the new Visio 2013 the way we able in previous versions?  I can't seem to add tables, columns or really customize like before when designing a database diagram.  I haven't even find any training regarding this online so far either.  Thanks

Visio 2013 entity columns

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