visio 2007 database properties window doesn't show

Question

I know this is probably not the right place to ask this question, but I don't know where else to turn. I tried google, but it hasn't helped me this time.

I have Visio 2007 Professional. I am trying to create a database model, complete with primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships. The problem is that I can't figure out how to get the database properties window to show. I tried double clicking the table entity, as well as the relationship entity, but nothing shows up. I tried running the script on this page, but it didn't work for me.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

Solution 1

Close Visio, and open again, this time go through home page choosing the Data Model Diagram template. If you try opening the template from the Shapes window it sometimes doesn't show up. Closing and restarting worked for me :)

Solution 2

Click on the database tab at the top, and check/uncheck database properties.

Solution 3

Try Tools > Options > Advanced and confirm that the Enable Automation Events checkbox is checked.

Comments

[Alikar]

This does not work when you simply add the Entity shapes to the drawing.

[mobibob]

The check-box is set in my settings, but I still do not get a properties page. I want to label the message arrows of a sequence diagram and everyone in the forums states that it should be done in the properties page. I am still stuck.

[user1751356]

Thanks buddy. You saved my time.

[Nick]

You just did the equivalent of defining a word using a word.