Some people and companies outside of Microsoft are also creating 3D shapes:Įquipment manufacturers If you’re looking for shapes that represent specific pieces of equipment, you can often find them at the equipment manufacturer's website.
To find 3D shapes and stencils online, search the Microsoft Download Center for Visio shapes.
This search returns only shapes that have the term “3D” in their name, so the results might not be a complete list. Look for “3D” in the stencil name.Įnter 3D in the search box. Browse for some in the Shapes window-click More Shapes, then point to the diagram type you’re creating. Some diagram types, such as FlowChart, Maps, and Network, have built-in stencils of 3D shapes. Visio works mainly in two dimensions, but it includes some three-dimensional (3D) shapes.
