I wish there was a way of being reminded of the layer

[John]

Is there any way of knowing which layer one is working on - without going to
View - Layers?

It would be great if there was a little icon giving this information.

 

[loloaqic]

John,
Very good question, I would consider raising this as a suggestion for MS.
I would give it a vote.

 

[WapperDude]

In David Parker's "Visualizing Information with Microsoft Office Visio 2007",
on pages 28 and 29, he deals with this topic. The book is quite useful, but,
if you don't want to buy it for just this purpose, you might try contacting
him.

Wapperdude

 

[David Parker]

Thanks for reminding me!
Yes, the technique in my book does allow you to see which layers are
currently visible and printable, but can be extended simply to display which
are active or locked.

 

[John]

Thanks for reminding me!
Yes, the technique in my book does allow you to see which layers are
currently visible and printable, but can be extended simply to display
which are active or locked.



--
David Parker
Microsoft MVP (Visio)
http://bvisual.spaces.live.com
http://www.visualizinginformation.com

Well, I am pleased that my concern is an issue appreciated by others. I have
been working on some building plans which require individualised layers to
enable unique features to be printed for different clients. It is all too
easy to forget which layer is active as I work by overlaying information. Is
David willing to share the information - or do I have the track down the
book? (I am in the UK)

 

[David Parker]

John,
Email me, as I am UK too

Well, I am pleased that my concern is an issue appreciated by others. I
have been working on some building plans which require individualised
layers to enable unique features to be printed for different clients. It
is all too easy to forget which layer is active as I work by overlaying
information. Is David willing to share the information - or do I have the
track down the book? (I am in the UK)

 

[Shayne Neal]

John,

I came in here looking for help on the greyed-out paste-link button but stumbled onto this question and am glad to be able to help. The solution to your question is not only simple, but one of my most used tools in Visio (though I cannot guarantee my solution works in anything older than 2003 or other than Professional).

Solution 1: In 2003 and 2007 Pro, add the "format shape" toolbar.

My preferred solution however: R-click in the top toolbars - select customize from the bottom. Choose the "commands" tab up top, choose the "format shape" category and select the last command called "layer".

This will not only allow you to instantly see which layer the highlighted selection is on, it will allow you to easily change layers. I also add the second from last command called "layer..." which allows you to add new layers thus bypassing the annoying R-click - format - layer while opening up the same window.

The first layer button will allow you to select or change the layers without opening another window as it makes selections via a pull-down which drastically speeds up my drawings!

Enjoy!

Shayne
shayneneal at gmail.com

 

[Shayne Neal]

my first time here and I didn't realize how the spacing went... in hindsight it would have been nice had the programmers allowed us newbies a "preview" before the submit button... *smile*
Shayne
shayneneal at gmail.com

 

[Paul Herber]

my first time here and I didn't realize how the spacing went... in hindsight it would have been nice had the programmers allowed us newbies a "preview" before the submit button... *smile*

There's nothing wrong with the spacing in any of your messages.
Welcome.