Microsoft Visio Professional 2007 Version Upgrade

• Upgrade version available to those who have one of the following qualifying applications: Microsoft Visio Professional 2000-2002; Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003; Microsoft Visio Standard 2000-2002; and Microsoft Office Visio Standard 2003-2007
• Offers advanced functionality, such as data connectivity and visualization features, that Visio Standard 2007 does not
• Provides a wide range of templates, including business process flowcharts, network diagrams, workflow diagrams, database models, and software diagrams
• Pre-defined Microsoft SmartShapes symbols and powerful search capabilities help you locate the right shape, whether it is saved on a computer or on the Web
• Gives you the option of saving your diagrams as Web pages complete with navigation controls, a shape data viewer, reports, choice of image format, and style sheet options

Database functionality removed:
I upgraded from Visio 2000 Enterprise and was dismayed to discover that the ability to generate a database from a Visio diagram has been removed. It is now only available in the Visio version through an MSDN Subscription - expensive and unreasonable for individual purchasers. Buyer beware....if you want database management functionality get something else.

Microsoft Visio Professional:
I was disappointed because it did not do what I needed done and it was not possible to determine that without working with the product. Description led me to believe it would do something that I needed done. Instead, I find that I need to purchase another Microsoft product to complete my task. However, I am reluctant because I still may not be able to do what needs done and instead will be out even more big $$$.

Some nice features but the product is destroyed:
If you are an expert Office 2003 user I predict you will hate this. The entire user interface is re-arranged. So when you're working and reach for your custom tool bar: GONE, not supported and destroyed during upgrade. When you think "Edit, Insert, Name...": GONE, no 'Edit' menu anymore, actually, no menus you'd recognize anywhere. I've been slowed down to the pace of a casual user. If you don't have this forced on you by a corporation stay away.