Visio 2010 Auto Add Shape Problem

[mr-tom]

Hi,

I've searched for a solution to this problem, I suspect I am using the wrong terms as I have not had any luck - if I've somehow missed the obvious, please accept my apologies and point me in the right direction. 

Any way, Visio 2010 shapes function differently to those in Visio 2002, in that when you mouse over a shape, you get an arrow on each side of the shape, which when clicked allows you to quickly add more shapes and connectors.

In theory this is a lovely function, but I find it the height of annoyance as I frequently select it by accident when trying to move or resize existing shapes.  I then end up with unwanted shapes on my diagram and my carefully positioned existing shapes moved to make way for them.

Does any body know:
(1) What this function is called?
(2) How I can turn it off?

Many thanks,

Tom.

[Will O]

Hey Tom,

Under the View tab, uncheck "AutoConnect" in the Visual Aids section.  Alternatively, uncheck Glue in the Visual Aids menu.

[mr-tom]

Thanks Will, that's done the job.