Mapping Architect for Visio uses the Microsoft Office Visio interface. Use the Informatica toolbar and the Informatica Stencil to create mapping templates. If you are a Microsoft Office Visio expert, you can also use the Visio tools to help you complete the mapping template easily and quickly.

Mapping Architect for Visio provides online help. To view the Mapping Architect for Visio online help, click the help icon on the Informatica toolbar. You must set a default browser on your system to use the online help.

When you work with a mapping template, you use the following main areas: