{"id":389,"date":"2010-12-22T14:29:32","date_gmt":"2010-12-22T21:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.visiozone.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2016-08-09T12:56:59","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T19:56:59","slug":"tips-about-visio-connection-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visiozone.com\/?p=389","title":{"rendered":"Tips About Visio Connection Points"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"ConnectingOne of Visio\u2019s most helpful features is the ability to snap and glue objects together with Connection Points.\u00a0 These are the little blue \u201cx\u201d symbols that you can see on many pre-made Visio shapes that come with the product or from other sources such as www.ShapeSource.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Here we\u2019ll discuss how to insert additional connection points in Visio shapes that you have downloaded or created yourself.\u00a0 While the basic operation is quite simple, we\u2019ll explain what to watch out for so that you get the results you expect. In addition, there are several types of connection points but we\u2019ll explain those in another article.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Viewing Connection Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"VisioFirst, let\u2019s verify that you can see connection points.\u00a0 Visio defaults to connection point viewing being \u201con\u201d for versions prior to Visio 2010 (we\u2019ll discuss 2010 a bit later).\u00a0 However, sometimes this feature may be turned off.\u00a0 For example, if you open a drawing file that has been filed with connection point viewing off, then your connection point viewing will be turned off as well.\u00a0 The connection points will still function but you won\u2019t be able to see where they are which can make it difficult to know where to snap and glue a line to an object.\u00a0 Check the View menu to see if Connection Points are highlighted.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Adding<\/strong> Connection Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"VisioOn the Visio toolbar, the Connector Tool enables you to add and connectors between shapes and \u201cglue\u201d them into place.\u00a0 Click on the pull-down arrow next to this icon and you can choose the Connection Point Tool.\u00a0 When this tool is selected, you can add a new connection point at any location on any shape.\u00a0 To do this, select the shape and notice how its highlighting has changed to indicate that it\u2019s ready to receive a connection point.\u00a0 Your cursor has also changed.\u00a0 Now, hold the Ctrl key, position your cursor where you want to add the connection point, and left click your mouse.<\/div>\n

Are your Connection Points where you think they are?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a common user mistake to add connection points to the wrong shape without realizing it.\u00a0 Remember that adding a connection point as described above places it into the selected shape, even if the point is not on or within the boundaries of the shape!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"PlacingIn the adjacent illustration, Shape A is highlighted and it looks like we have just placed a connection point on Shape B.\u00a0 Guess what\u2026 the connection point was actually inserted into Shape A.\u00a0 In order to place it in Shape B, you must select Shape B.\u00a0 Often, a user will select Shape A and then continue adding connection points where they want them, without remembering to select a different shape.\u00a0 In that case, when Shape A is moved, the connection point moves along with it and would no longer be on Shape B.<\/p>\n

\"PlacingYou can place connection points outside of the selected shape geometry which is often a very useful technique.\u00a0 Here, we\u2019ve placed the points outside of the shapes so that when we glue connectors or lines to them, there is white space remaining outside of the object.\u00a0 As the objects are moved, the line will remain glued to the connection points outside of the shape’s geometry.<\/p>\n

Visio 2010 and later\u00a0Connection Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Visio 2010 and later, connection point viewing also defaults to \u201con\u201d.\u00a0 However, you will only see the connection points when you are in the process of connecting to them.\u00a0 In the example above, the connection points on the figure of the teacher will appear as you move the line towards the shape.\u00a0 So don\u2019t be concerned if the points are not visible when you first review a drawing.\u00a0 Visio also gives you the option to turn off the display of connection points entirely.\u00a0 In the Ribbon, select View and uncheck the Connection Points check box to always hide them.<\/p>\n

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