Ends of Connector not behaving the same

[barneysplash]

Hi all

I am trying to do a Visio diagram of a network rack system.
I am using coloured lines between stencils for cables.

One end of the connector works fine, when I pull on it, it moves out
of the way, and creates a bend that allows me to see the rack number.

But when I try to do the same thing at the other end of the connector,
nothing happens. I pull on the connector and then release, just like before,
but nothing happens, or it bends in a different way.

Attached is a a picture. Has anyone out there seen this kind of problem before?

Any input or guidance gratefully appreciated.

Thanks for reading
Barney.

[vojo]

I could be wrong, but I believe the ends of the connector are treated differently...one is sort of like a "master/source" other is sort of like a "slave/destination"   I found this out by connecting 2 connectors together.   If you move the "master" connector, then the other connector follows...but if you move the "slave" connection is broken.   I.e. I dont think there is any sort of bimodal mode here.

I realize its not the same thing you are working....but it got me in the habit of moving the right connector when adjusting a multiple connector chain.

This also holds true of 3 shapes connected at different points (say 3 rectangles - 2 short / 1 tall)....all three dont move in any scenario I tried and 2 move in some scenarios....1 in the rest.

[barneysplash]

You are right, the ends appear to behave differently.

I did what you did and connected two connectors together, now
I have the bend in the connector at each end that I wanted
Thanks for taking the time to post a reply, vojo.

But now I have another problem. I intend to use screentips
to hold information about the patch panel, switch etc. that the
connector refers to.

I can do a screentip for one connector, but this information is not
displayed in the second connector

You can see the point where the two "slave" ends connect up, indicated
by the in the centre of the attached screenshot.

I tried to group the connectors together,  to get them to "share" the screentip,
but this did not work. Anyone have this problem before?

Thanks
Barney

[vojo]

group the 2 connectors
   - edit within the group to move connectors around
   - screen tip at group level...will allow you to have 1 screen tip that can discuss source and destination of the total connection.

Since you are looking at this....another option is to use the docmd(1312) in the event double click cell
   - Set up properties for various things like serial numbers or IP addresses.....if you work out it, can actually make a "drill down" like behavior
   - Set at the group level
   - double click the group starts you off.

[barneysplash]

group the 2 connectors
   - edit within the group to move connectors around
   - screen tip at group level...will allow you to have 1 screen tip that can discuss source and destination of the total connection.

How do I set screen tip at group level?

Since you are looking at this....another option is to use the docmd(1312) in the event double click cell
   - Set up properties for various things like serial numbers or IP addresses.....if you work out it, can actually make a "drill down" like behavior
   - Set at the group level
   - double click the group starts you off.

This sounds very cool, how do I set the event double click cell?

[vojo]

RE screen tip.....look at actions cells in shapesheet....If I recall, 4th cell in the row indicates whether screen tip or right click display

RE eventdblclk....its a cell in shapesheet.   docmd() has a bunch of actions by code that you can invoke....google visio docmd

All this depends on getting into the shapesheet and program cells....if you are not interested in doing that, I am not sure how you
would accomplish the tasks you want.