The PowerCenter Client installation includes Mapping Architect for Visio and Mapping Analyst for Excel.
If you plan to use Mapping Architect for Visio, install the following third-party software before you install the PowerCenter Client:
Microsoft Visio version 2007 or 2010
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
If you do not install the correct version and service pack level of Microsoft .NET Framework, Mapping Architect for Visio will not install properly.
Mapping Analyst for Excel includes an Excel add-in that adds a Metadata menu or ribbon to Microsoft Excel. You can install the add-in only for Excel 2007 or 2010. If you plan to use Mapping Analyst for Excel, install the following third-party software before you install the PowerCenter Client:
