Bow tie diagrams
Bow tie diagrams are used in many parts of business and industry as a tool for conducting safety and risk assessments and the analysis, prevention and mitigation of risks.
These stencils (both metric and US units) contain 20 shapes in 2 stencils for creating risk analysis bow tie diagrams very quickly within Microsoft Visio, ideal for presentations, management overviews and safety manuals.
The template controls routing of connectors.
These shapes can also show different levels of threat, hazard etc by changing the shape border to, for example, red, yellow or green. 
Example diagram
Watch a video of a diagram being created with these shapes
Download a free trial containing some demonstration sample shapes
1. Zip file for simple Visio installation or for non-Visio use
ZIP file for Visio 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016/2019 and non-Visio use.
A zip file containing sample stencils and templates in VSS, VSX and VSSX format as well as installation instructions. Unzip this file into your My Documents -> My Shapes folder. Use the stencil format that works best in your version of Visio.
Visio_bowtie_demo_sampler.zip 
updated: 12th June 2020 size: 194kB
2. MSI installer file for Visio
MSI installer for Visio 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019
After downloading this software, look in your downloads folder, right-click on the file and select "Properties". At the bottom of the dialog box will be this message as shown to the right. Ensure "Unblock" is selected.
A Windows installer .msi file for Visio 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 containing sample shapes in
Visio stencils and two templates (US and metric) in vss, vsx and vssx format. Use the stencil format that works best in your version of Visio.
Visio_bowtie_demo_sampler.msi updated: 18th June 2020 size: 516kB
MSI file installation instructions
- This download is digitally signed for your safety and security.
- Please ensure Visio is closed before installing these shapes.
- Just run the downloaded installer file 'Visio_bowtie_demo_sampler.msi'. Shortcuts to the templates will be added to your desktop, start menu and the Visio start screen. The template and stencils will be found under the category "Bowtie diagrams". Read the fully illustrated installation instructions.
This software works with:
- Microsoft Visio 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 or 2019 (any version, Standard, Professional or Premium) and Visio for Office 365.
- ConceptDraw Pro on Mac OSX and Windows.
- SmartDraw.
- Lucidchart Pro.
- MyDraw.
- Omnigraffle Pro on the Mac and iPad.
Version
The current version is V2.23.0 dated 12th June 2020.Buy
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Recent new/changed shapes
V2.23 - Jun 2020
- Sign all installation files with new code-signing certificate
V2.22 - Nov 2019
- Improved installers to include all file formats (vss, vsx and vssx)
V2.21 - Apr 2019
- Improved text location and sizing on Control shape
- Removed unused control on shapes
V2.17 - Jun 2017
- Added vertical connector shape
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