To use Mapping Architect for Visio, install the PowerCenter Client. Mapping Architect for Visio is installed in the same directory as other PowerCenter Client tools.
To start Mapping Architect for Visio, click Start > Programs > Informatica PowerCenter [version] > Client > PowerCenter Mapping Architect for Visio. When you start Mapping Architect for Visio, Visio displays an empty drawing window.
Do not edit MappingTemplate.vst. If you try to create a mapping template after opening MappingTemplate.vst for editing, you might get unexpected results. If you save the mapping template to MappingTemplate.vst, you can cause inconsistencies in Mapping Architect for Visio.