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Using Microsoft Visio 2010 Book is Here!

May 19, 2011 By Visio Guy 15 Comments

I got home today and found a mysterious package on my desk.

Since I hadn’t ordered anything recently, I had a hunch what it might be…

A Re-programmable Visio Multi-shape: The Configurable Stickman!

November 14, 2008 By Visio Guy 4 Comments

If you’ve read our last article, Visio Multi-shapes, then you know what a great feature multi-shape-ness can be.

However, until you graduate from Visio Geek University (go VGU!), and become proficient with ShapeSheets, those pesky multi-shapes can be quite difficult to build.

So what if user’s could somehow define their own multi-shapes?

That question has burned today’s article into my mind, and today it comes to you via the information super-highway. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce to you the Configurable Stickman, which who can be set to one of five positions.

And YOU can define the positions yourself!

Create Better-looking, More-efficient SmartShapes

August 9, 2008 By Visio Guy 10 Comments

Attractive, realistic-looking Visio equipment shapes don’t have to be heavy and inefficient.

In this article, we’ll look at some innovative A/V equipment shapes from D-Tools that offer the win-win scenario of good-looking and light weight.

We’ll tear these SmartShapes apart and show how you can use custom line patterns and creative shadow techniques to add pizzazz to your shapes, without adding bloat!