Data modeling tool to design a dwh - SQL Server 2008 R2-2012

Hi,
I need to know if it exists a Microsoft tool to model the data structures of a data warehouse. I generally use the SQL Server diagrams but I'd like to know an enhanced tool. Visio?
Thanks

Hi,
You could download a 60 day free trial of Visio; -
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/visio/visio-professional-2013-free-trial-flowchart-software-FX103791368.aspx
Have a look at a related link; -
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/620009b1-9625-4e1f-8574-f4049718ffe2/shapestemplates-bi-for-visio
Kind Regards,
Kieran.
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