Creating a template for a cross-functional flowchart

[Priya]

Hi,

I use Visio 2003.

I am trying to create a template for a cross-functional flowchart.
1) The title bar needs to be 0.5in in height, containing the logo, revision
number, approver name, etc.
2) This is followed by a blank frame of height 0.25in.
3) Then come 5 bands. The user should be able to add or delete bands as
required.

I created a cross-functional flowchart with 5 bands (There is a title bar, a
blank frame, and 5 bands). I then used the shapesheet to increase the height
of the title bar. Then I added the logo and other details to the title bar
and saved this as a template.

After creating the template, I face the following issues when opening a new
Visio document:
1) When I delete a band, say, band 3, the bands 4 and 5 do not automatically
move up. There is still a gap after band 2.
2) When I resize a band, the other bands do not automatically move to adjust
the shapes. The bands overlap.
3) When I add a band (band 6), this is created at the top, that too, it
overlaps the title bar. (When I add a new band, I am asked whether to include
a title bar. The issue occurs whether or not I choose to include the title
bar. Note: I already have the title bar and 5 bands, I just need to add band
6)

I am not sure what is wrong. Please assist me.

 

[Paul Herber]

Hi,

I use Visio 2003.

I am trying to create a template for a cross-functional flowchart.
1) The title bar needs to be 0.5in in height, containing the logo, revision
number, approver name, etc.
2) This is followed by a blank frame of height 0.25in.
3) Then come 5 bands. The user should be able to add or delete bands as
required.

I created a cross-functional flowchart with 5 bands (There is a title bar, a
blank frame, and 5 bands). I then used the shapesheet to increase the height
of the title bar. Then I added the logo and other details to the title bar
and saved this as a template.

After creating the template, I face the following issues when opening a new
Visio document:
1) When I delete a band, say, band 3, the bands 4 and 5 do not automatically
move up. There is still a gap after band 2.
2) When I resize a band, the other bands do not automatically move to adjust
the shapes. The bands overlap.
3) When I add a band (band 6), this is created at the top, that too, it
overlaps the title bar. (When I add a new band, I am asked whether to include
a title bar. The issue occurs whether or not I choose to include the title
bar. Note: I already have the title bar and 5 bands, I just need to add band
6)

I am not sure what is wrong. Please assist me.

The functional flowchart frame shapes use formulae to calculate the
sizing and location of the various shapes. It could be that you've
overwritten one of these formula and that is causing band positioning
to go wrong.
Do you want to send me your template and I'll have a look at it.
paul
at
pherber
dot
com

 

[Priya]

Thanks, Paul. I shall send you the template.