Visio file format reference

This reference contains a conceptual overview topic and reference topics, including examples, to guide you in developing solutions with the Visio file format (*.vsdx).

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Initial publication: October 2012 | Updated: March 2013

This documentation contains the following information:

• Introduction to the Visio file format (.vsdx)

• Manipulate the Visio file format programmatically

• Schema map: Displays the XML schema of the Visio file format.

• Elements: Provides information about the XML elements that can appear in the Visio file format.

• Types: Provides information about the XML types that can appear in the Visio file format.

See also

• Visio for developers
• Accessibility in Microsoft Products
• Document Conventions
• Visio SDK copyright notice