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2-Way Dimension Line (v1)

March 25, 2025 By Visio Guy 7 Comments

I’ve created a variation on a Visio dimension line that let’s you both measure items, as well specify (and lock) how long the dimension line is! Is this a solution in search of a problem?

[Read more…] about 2-Way Dimension Line (v1)

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, CAD, Front Page, Power User, Shapes, Space Planning Tagged With: Architecture, Dimension Lines, Visio SmartShapes

AV Engineering Diagrams with Symbol Logic ECAV

November 2, 2021 By Visio Guy 9 Comments

Today I’m sharing info about some of the companies that I do custom work for. If you’re interested in using Visio to create system integrator design and engineering drawings, then you’ll want to continue reading!

[Read more…] about AV Engineering Diagrams with Symbol Logic ECAV

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, AV Equipment, Shapes, Tools, Visio 2016 Tagged With: plan view, products, rack diagram, schematic, system integrator

Über Rack Unit Dimension Line

April 19, 2016 By Visio Guy 7 Comments

new-rack-unit-dim-examples-4Find out how to use this new shape to measure and label individual rack units on network rack diagrams.

2016.05.23 – The full version and free trial are now available! [Read more…] about Über Rack Unit Dimension Line

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Featured Articles, Network, Shapes Tagged With: Rack-units

Text on a Circle Visio Shape

May 9, 2014 By Visio Guy 65 Comments

text-on-a-circle-shape-thumbMany Visio users would like to create graphics with text running around a circle. I’ve come up with a third iteration to solving this problem.

This time, you get a single shape, with no need for VBA macro code!

[Read more…] about Text on a Circle Visio Shape

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Featured Articles, Shapes Tagged With: Text on a Curve

Drilling with Visio

May 7, 2014 By Visio Guy 3 Comments

drilling-with-visioFor years I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a set of shapes for well bore diagrams. Well bore schematic drawings show the important, ahem, bits, of an oil drilling system from up on the surface to way down in the Earth’s crust.

My most recent research on the subject came to an exciting conclusion: there’s nothing for me to do here, because somebody’s already done it!

[Read more…] about Drilling with Visio

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Visio 2010, Visio 2013 Tagged With: Multi-shapes

Take Control of Visio Window Arrangement with AquaSnap!

August 1, 2010 By Visio Guy 4 Comments

Wouldn’t it be great if you could quickly re-arrange Visio child windows the way you wanted to?

Maybe something like Windows 7, where you drag a window to an edge, and it snaps into place, and resizes automatically?

Well guess what? There is a way!

[Read more…] about Take Control of Visio Window Arrangement with AquaSnap!

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Power User

The Best Things Come in 3’s: Visio 2010, analystView, & Easier Process Improvement

June 2, 2010 By Visio Guy 3 Comments

Visio 2010 has added many, many new features for process diagramming and improvement. Partners are jumping at the chance to build sophisticated new add-ins and products on top of the Visio 2010 platform.

Today, Microsoft MVP Scott Helmers introduces you to Global360’s new analystView product and explains how it will help you to easily improve your business’ processes.

[Read more…] about The Best Things Come in 3’s: Visio 2010, analystView, & Easier Process Improvement

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Flowcharting, Process Management Tagged With: BPM, BPMN, Global360, Scott Helmers

Visio 2010 Premium, Pro & Standard Add-ons List

May 5, 2010 By Visio Guy 3 Comments

Need to know EXACTLY what comes in which edition of Visio 2010?

We’ve compiled extensive lists of all the add-ons that ship with Visio 2010 Premium, Pro and Standard. Read below the fold to see if the features you need will be in the edition of Visio you plan on purchasing!

[Read more…] about Visio 2010 Premium, Pro & Standard Add-ons List

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Development, Visio 2010, Visio Content Tagged With: add-ons, visiio premium, Visio Editions, visio pro, visio standard

Radial Elements Tool

November 5, 2009 By Visio Guy 29 Comments

radial-elements-toolIf you create your own Visio shapes or make drawings that have elements arranged circularly, then you may have experienced frustration.

Visio has the tools to draw circular-arrays of objects, but learning to do it takes time. There are no direct “arrange stuff in circles” functions. You have to cleverly use other functionality to get the job done.

To make things easier for you and me, I invented the Radial Elements Tool solves some of these problems. With this tool, you can create circular arrays of customizable tick marks in seconds!

[Read more…] about Radial Elements Tool

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Featured Articles, Shapes, Tools, Video

Free Visio Partner Products for IT & Process Management

October 16, 2009 By Visio Guy 7 Comments

free-visio-partner-productsThe kind folks over in Redmond have informed the Visio Guy of some deals regarding add-on products from Visio partners.

If you are an IT guy or do business process management, then you should probably check these offers out!

[Read more…] about Free Visio Partner Products for IT & Process Management

Filed Under: Add-ins & Tools, Network, News Tagged With: deals, free, offers, visio partners

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