How do I automatically attach shapes in Visio?

How do I automatically attach shapes in Visio?

Visio makes it easy to connect shapes in your drawing….Turn AutoConnect on or off

1. Click the File tab, and then click Options.
2. In Visio Options, click Advanced.
3. Under Editing options, select Enable AutoConnect to activate AutoConnect. Or clear that check box to deactivate AutoConnect.
4. Click OK.

How do you add a connection point in Visio 2007?

Add a connection point to a shape

1. Select the shape.
2. On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Connection Point tool .
3. If connection points are not visible, on the View tab, in the Visual Aids group, select the Connection Points check box.
4. Press Ctrl and click where you want to add a connection point.

How do I align shapes in Visio?

Align shapes

1. Select the shapes you want to align.
2. On the Home tab, in the Arrange group, click Align and then click Auto Align.

How do I automatically add arrows in Visio?

Add and automatically connect shapes Point to a shape until the AutoConnect arrows appear around the shape. If you don’t see the AutoConnect arrows, select View > AutoConnect. Point to the arrow that points the direction you want to add a shape, and select a shape from the mini toolbar.

How do I branch a connector in Visio?

Microsoft Visio branching connectors

1. Connect two shapes by connector.
2. Add a “connection point” (the small ‘x’ near the “connector” tool) on the connector.
3. Connect the third shape to the created connection point with another connector.
4. Repeat as required.

How do I link a shape to another shape in Visio?

Select the shape that you want to link. On the Insert tab, in the Links group, select Hyperlink. Next to Address, click Browse, and select the drawing you want to link to. Note: If you want to link to a page in the same drawing, leave the Address section blank.

How do I combine multiple shapes in Visio?

Here’s how you connect multiple shapes using the Connect Shapes tool in Visio:

1. Select the Pointer tool on the Standard toolbar.
2. Holding down the Shift key, click the first shape to connect.
3. Then, still holding down the Shift key, click the other shapes you want to connect.

What is a dynamic connector in Visio?

A dynamic connection is one where the connector will move around the shape as you move the shape. Visio will always ensure the connector is the shortest, most direct line possible. Until you select a connector or move one of the attached shapes, you cannot differentiate a dynamic connector from a point connector.