# How can I export Layer 2 maps to Visio ?

OpManager allows you to export the network topology that is discovered by Layer 2 maps to Microsoft Visio, a diagramming and flowchart designing tool. This process has been greatly simplified by the introduction of an exclusive add-on.

![Export Layer2 maps to Visio: Layer2 Maps - my devices under Maps tab](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/how-to/images/export-to-visio.png)

Follow the steps below to export Layer 2 maps to Visio:

1. Go to **Maps > Layer 2 map**
2. Choose a discovered layer 2 map, click on the **Settings** icon and choose **Export to Visio**. An XML file will be generated.
3. **Add-on for Visio:**
   - Download the OpManager Add-on for Visio from [here](https://downloads.zohocorp.com/dnd/OpManager/LpLRpNJ4HLOIxjq/ManageEngineOpManagerMicrosoftVisioAddin.zip).
   - If you are using the 2010 version of Visio, download this [Add-on](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/29809517/ManageEngineOpManagerMicrosoftVisioAddin.zip).
   - The downloaded file will contain two installation options, a 64-bit and a 32-bit version. Choose a compatible version and install the Add-on with the administrator account.
4. Restart the Visio tool.
5. A new option, **OpManager**, will be added to the menu-bar of Visio.
6. In the Visio menu-bar, go to **OpManager > Load Map** > Choose the XML file that was generated in step 2.

Your Layer 2 Map will be successfully uploaded to Visio.