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Visio locks up when moving a control dot on the Dynamic Connector in Brainstorming Shapes.

I am building a Brainstorming Diagram and using the Dynamic Connector to connect to different topics. if I inadvertently select the "Yellow" Control dot and move it my visio application will freeze and I have to kill the application or it will…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-26T14:56:59.0266667+00:00
Coy Ralley 5 Reputation points
answered 2023-04-11T17:40:23.6766667+00:00
John Pondiccio 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to hide tabs in Visio once uploaded to Sharepoint?

Hi, I am currently creating a document management system which is based on a process flow, and for which I have used Visio 2013. The Visio drawing has been added to a SharePoint site as a media file, however I am unable to hide the tabs in the bottom…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,151 questions
asked 2023-03-17T19:11:58.1366667+00:00
Paulina-6517 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-04-07T05:38:27.57+00:00
Yanli Jiang - MSFT 23,266 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How can I add a new page in the same visio file with python win32com?

After I draw something in a page, I would like to insert a new page and draw a new ones. I tried to search for any "insert or add" page in page or pages method or property, but I couldn't. What I searched for is "delete" that I can…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,684 questions
asked 2023-03-28T06:47:23.8133333+00:00
Sungchul Yoon 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-29T06:20:51.4566667+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
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Is it allowed / legal to use MAK licenses (i.e. MS Visio) on Virtual Remote Systems?

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to inquire about the legality of using MAK (Multiple Activation Key) licenses on virtual remote systems. Our organization has recently implemented a virtual remote system and we are exploring our licensing…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-03-03T12:20:13.0133333+00:00
Szekely Mara 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-20T01:58:38.7633333+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
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Visio line jumps dissappear when moving connectors

Using Visio Plan 2 Starting from this: I then adjust the connector, and the line jump disappears: If I re-adjust the connector back up to the starting position, or even move it down closer to the object below, the line jump re-appears. But when I…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-03-03T19:11:57.71+00:00
JH42 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-13T08:29:58.62+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
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Cross functional flow chart - Shape over multiple phases

Hi, I would like to use the cross functional flow chart in visio for displaying complex process flows driven by data from an excel sheet. However, single process steps can only be illustrated in a certain phase (e. g. Step 1 starts in Phase 1 and ends in…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Excel
Excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
1,653 questions
asked 2023-02-28T11:40:40.62+00:00
Jan Gebler 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-02T15:11:12.66+00:00
Jan Gebler 0 Reputation points
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Visio Pro 2021 Why does my shapes that I created change color or look different the Icon?

I created several images over the years. This one example when drag and drop it into my drawing. I have to re-edit the colors. Example of a typewriter. I have been using Visio for over the 25 Years and I upgraded to 2021. I looked for a setting to…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,217 questions
Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-02-05T13:32:14.3833333+00:00
Michael Hickman 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-27T09:57:56.98+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Visio Desktop 365 still requires checkout of SharePoint Online file even when checked out in SharePoint

One of my users is encountering a strange problem with Office 365 Visio desktop app and opening a SharePoint Online file that has been checked out. Visio still prompts to check out the file. It's not detecting that the file was already checked out in…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,151 questions
asked 2023-02-23T09:37:20.74+00:00
Neimeier, Dale 5 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-24T02:25:35.39+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 17,666 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Insert an auto update future date in Visio Pro

I can't figure out how to create a text box in Visio Pro that takes the day the file is opened, adds 25 years and displays the result. Note: I consider myself an "average/beginner" user of Visio Pro.

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-02-09T13:17:10.78+00:00
Mark Foster 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-20T10:18:37.7333333+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

Download and Install Microsoft Visio Professional 2013 (Desktop Version)

Hello there. Where can I download the desktop version of Microsoft Visio Professional 2013? I have a product key for Microsoft Visio Professional 2013 that I purchased in 2014. I don't need to upgrade or go into any kind of plans or link anything to any…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Visio Management
Visio Management
Visio: A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
251 questions
asked 2023-02-18T21:35:18.4833333+00:00
Alex 30 Reputation points
answered 2023-02-20T09:44:55.6366667+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

How do I download Visio?

How do I download the Visio app?

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Visio Management
Visio Management
Visio: A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
251 questions
asked 2023-02-12T19:35:05.7233333+00:00
Mike 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-16T07:23:45.2033333+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
1 answer

Positions of object in Visio sketch change when grouped, or pasted in other programs. What is the cause and how can this be prevented.

Changes to (by grouping the objects):

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-02-10T09:35:33.5033333+00:00
Klaas Tiktak 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-16T07:20:19.93+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I prevent or remove the _VisDM_ prefix from the Name field in Defining Shape Data?

I have created a custom shape to use as a stencil. I have imported the spreadsheet with the data. I drag a line of data onto the shape and it automatically adds all the column data to the shape and I don't have to manually type each data item. There…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-12T20:31:40.2733333+00:00
Elle 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-02-14T09:23:39.91+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Visio Templates Not Working

Visio templates no longer working. Getting error 404 - File or directory not found. The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-17T20:26:03.5066667+00:00
Wincy Rivera 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-02-14T09:21:02.39+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Visio Professional Not Responding

Hello, I started using Visio Professional 2021 but it is unusable. It provides Not Responding just after I start a Blank Drawing and click on File. There is performance issue, while it is in this state, Visio consumes 0% and ~90 MB of memory. All others…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-15T14:43:55.1066667+00:00
Andrei Barbu 2,581 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited the question 2023-02-14T09:20:43+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Visio professional, link data from visio to sql server

Hello , I have created a standard diagram from a blank diagram using only containers and database shapes. I did a custom import from SQL Server to pull data through a view and I linked the rows to have the latest data. When I do a refresh I get…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Visio Management
Visio Management
Visio: A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
251 questions
asked 2023-01-05T14:09:55.16+00:00
butter flies 1 Reputation point
edited the question 2023-02-13T09:39:12.0666667+00:00
Emily Hua-MSFT 27,581 Reputation points
2 answers

How do I transfer Visio key from one computer to another

I have MS Office including Visio on my old computer and need to transfer them to my new computer. I don't know where the keys are anymore. How can I get these apps activated on my new laptop? In short how can I pick up the keys from my old computer and…

Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
An Azure service that is used to manage and protect cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
1,175 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,436 questions
Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
744 questions
Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
Windows 365 Business
asked 2023-01-31T19:09:53.3666667+00:00
Dwight Bygrave 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-07T10:20:30.41+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

How to programattically control Visio with C# code. Is it possible? API??

I am looking to for a API for visio so I can programmtically change Visio diagrams and connect databases in excel and have a information box pop up as you hover over Visio. A fully interactive Visio drawing etc... Any thoughts

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,573 questions
asked 2023-02-04T23:52:10.24+00:00
Maverick 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-02-06T01:35:44.5666667+00:00
Anna Xiu-MSFT 27,636 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Can you create a SQL Server table from Visio ERD

If I create an ERD in Visio, can I then import that into SQL Server creating the schema and relationships for the tables in the diagram?

Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,436 questions
Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-30T18:43:38.5166667+00:00
Dom 771 Reputation points
commented 2023-02-02T16:33:06.1933333+00:00
Dom 771 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Image media for Visio Standard 2016 C2R-P

Hi, We purchased in the past a Visio Standard 2016 CR2-P license. We would like to install it in a new laptop but the Visio Standard ISO install says the license is not compatible. Where can we download an installer for this version? I only see…

Visio
Visio
A family of Microsoft products used to create diagrams and vector graphics.
85 questions
asked 2023-01-19T12:21:22.62+00:00
Miguel G 21 Reputation points
accepted 2023-02-01T07:50:26.5666667+00:00
Miguel G 21 Reputation points