Visual Paradigm;import from Visio 2013

Question

I use Microsoft visio 2013 and Visual Paradigm.I want to import an activity diagram that is created by visio into visual paradigm.Here, Versatile Output Formats of visual paradigm says:

Carry on software design by importing legacy design from Visio drawing (.vdx).

But there is no option in visio 2013 for exporting as .vdx file.Also Introduction to the Visio 2013 file format (.vsdx) says:

Visio 2013 introduces a new file format (.vsdx) for Visio that replaces the Visio binary file format (.vsd) and Visio XML Drawing file format (.vdx)... Developers who are familiar with the Visio XML Drawing file format (.vdx) from previous versions of Visio can find many of the same XML structures within the parts of .vsdx file format.

But how I can get or find .vdx file of a diagram in visio 2013 or is there a way to import .vsdx to visual paradigm?

Answer 1

According to Microsoft you can File -> Save As to type Visio 2003-2010 Drawing (*.vsd)

Reference Save a Visio file as an earlier version:

Save a Visio file as an earlier version

You can share files with people using Visio 2003 or later by saving your diagram file in the appropriate file format.

• Click the File tab.

• In the side bar, click Save As.

• Under Choose a location, click the option you want.

• Under Choose a folder, click Browse for Additional Folders.

• In the Save as type drop-down list, select Visio 2003-2010 Drawing (*.vsd).

• Browse to the location where you want to save the file and click Save.

If your diagram uses features that are not available in earlier versions of Visio, the Microsoft Visio Compatibility Checker dialog appears and lists the features that cannot be saved, or that will look different in the earlier format. Click Continue to save anyway, or Cancel if you want to change the diagram and remove the advanced features before you save it.

Applies To: Visio 2013, Visio

You can then use a number of different utilities to convert vsd to vdx. One example online converter is at Visio Files Conversion:

ConceptDraw Visio File Conversion is a free web service, that is available to anyone who has a requirement to open Visio (VSD) documents in ConceptDraw PRO.

This service was created for Mac OS users , who need to open visual documents saved in Visio(VSD) file format.

The service converts files from Visio binary file format VSD into Visio XML files which will then have a VDX file extension.

To use our free file conversion service you should email your .vsd file. as attachment. Our automated Visio File Converter will convert the file to .vdx and you will be able to view it in 15 minutes or less.

You can even send multiple .vsd files to us, compressed in a .zip format. Our automated service will extract and convert each file, then send the converted files back to you in the same compression format in which you originally sent them.