Connector lines: Straight->cartesian inside Word

[Paul]

I'm using Visio 2000 and Word 2000. I have a Visio diagram using
dynamic-glue connectors, center-to-center (they show as striaght lines
between oval nodes). I paste it into Word as a Visio object. I
thought it was fantastic that I could drill down into the diagram
within word and nudge some ovals. But whenever I do, all the straight
lines become cartesian, and the nodes get moved around so that the
diagram is unrecognizable. Even though some of the Visio toolbar
widgets are available when I drilled down into the drawing within
Word, there is no "Layout and Routing" tab under File->Page_Setup for
me to diddle around with. I did try selecting nothing, then going to
Tools->Layout_Shapes and replicating the settings in the original
Visio file e.g. Connectors Style is Center-to-Center. As soon as I do
this, I get the same unrecognizable result.

Anyone familiar with the pitfalls, shortcomings, and workarounds (or
lack thereof) of directly editing the Visio diagram within Word in the
2000 suite?

 

[WapperDude]

Hi Paul --
The earliest version I have is 2003. I can't replicate the problem you're
having, but, I do notice that the layout and routing is missing from the Page
Setup. However, while you're editting as a Visio drawing, go to the toolbar,
Shapes>Layout Shapes. At least in 2003, you can set the routing to
Center-to-Center.

HTH.
Wapperdude

 

[Paul]

I'll have to give it a try at the next opportunity. Thanks.