With the introduction of Containers (see earlier blog post for more details), Wireframe shapes such as Dialog form, Application form, and Panel are built as Containers to “contain” any control that is placed inside it. As an example, the diagram below shows what the wireframes looks as default (no Themes applied), and with Themes applied:
Moreover, individual controls can be formatted to indicate highlight or indicate different UI states. With Themes, users can easily customize color and effects schemes that can be applied to all UI components easily. Unlike previous Windows XP UI shapes, the new Wireframe shapes also allow users to customize the look of the UI elements through Themes or formatting. For example, a button is a common control and has configurable state options through the right-mouse action menu: Most Wireframe shapes are resizable and offer options to customize the visuals.
#Wireframe tools for windows full#
Here is the full set of Wireframe shapes that is included:Ĭustomizing wireframe UI components are easier than ever. What’s new however is the addition of common UI icons for Windows, web, and multimedia applications. Similar to previous Windows XP UI shapes, Visio 2010 offer UI shapes for building dialogs, controls, and toolbars.
#Wireframe tools for windows software#
Let’s further examine what Wireframe shapes are included in Visio 2010 and what functionalities are added to make building wireframes easier.įirst, to create a Wireframe Diagram, go to New > Software and Database > Wireframe Diagram: This new set of shapes not only allows easier creation of wireframes, but offer many customization options to meet specific design needs. As an example, see the following mockup of Microsoft Internet Explorer and the homepage of using the new Wireframe shapes (mockup is on the left, and the actual software is on the right): The intent is to offer the UX community with medium-fidelity UI shapes and icons that can be used to create wireframes for general software design for a wide variety of platforms (e.g. For Visio 2010, we decided to refresh those stencils by providing a brand new set of Wireframe shapes that are generic and not specific to the operating system.
In the past, Visio included a set of Windows XP stencils for such work. Many software wireframes (aka software mockups) are built using Visio, and they can range from mobile software, interactive web sites, to enterprise application software. Visio has long been regarded by interaction designers and information architects as an essential tool in their work.
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