186204 – Visio: Edit legacy .vsd files in Visio for the web [Visio Plan 1, Plan 2] (archived)

Product:

Visio

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

Details:

Users with a Visio Plan 1 or Visio Plan 2 license will be able to edit legacy .vsd files in Visio for the web by creating an exact copy (except macros) and saving it in the latest .vsdx format.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-12-02

updated:
2024-11-26

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for support:
- Users may require assistance in transitioning from .vsd to .vsdx formats, leading to a surge in support tickets.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians.
- Potential performance issues:
- The introduction of new features may strain existing infrastructure, especially if many users access Visio for the web simultaneously.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators.

- Impact on IT Services
- Dependency on cloud services:
- The change relies on the stability of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, which could affect service availability if there are outages or performance degradation.
- Roles impacted: Cloud Service Administrators, IT Service Managers.
- Integration with other applications:
- Existing workflows that depend on .vsd files may need to be updated to accommodate the new .vsdx format, potentially disrupting other services.
- Roles impacted: Application Developers, Business Analysts.

- Impact on IT Users
- Learning curve for users:
- Users will need to familiarize themselves with the new editing capabilities and the differences between .vsd and .vsdx formats, which may lead to temporary productivity loss.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Project Managers.
- Compatibility issues:
- Users may encounter issues when sharing .vsdx files with colleagues who do not have the latest version of Visio or are using different platforms.
- Roles impacted: Team Members, Collaborators.

References:
- Microsoft Visio Documentation: [Visio for the web](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/visio)
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap: [Visio Plan 1 and Plan 2 updates](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap)

Opportunities**

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Potentional Risks**

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