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Visio Discussions => Shapes & Templates => Topic started by: Jennifer on August 04, 2012, 06:01:11 AM

Title: How to make a shape un-gluable?
Post by: Jennifer on August 04, 2012, 06:01:11 AM
Is there a way to change the properties of a shape, especially a line, so that no other shape can be glued to it regardless of the Glue To settings?

I tried removing the connection points using the Connection Point tool as described here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio-help/add-move-or-delete-connection-points-HP001231166.aspx#BM4

This works for 2-dimensional shapes, but I can't seem to find the connection points for lines.
Title: Re: How to make a shape un-gluable?
Post by: wapperdude on August 04, 2012, 03:11:26 PM
Lines are 1D shapes and behave differently.  One thing you can do, after you have the line drawn, is to right click it, then Format > Behavior > and change it from 1D to 2D.  This will solve the glueing issue.  If you need to change the line, you'll need to return it to 1D.

HTH
Wapperdude
Title: Re: How to make a shape un-gluable?
Post by: Jennifer on August 04, 2012, 03:18:30 PM
Thank you. Problem appears to be solved.
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