update shape

[Amos Kariuki]

I want to use a consistent shape in many pages. Is there a
way to create a master copy such that when I update the
text on a master copy all copies are updated. I created a
new stencil and new master but updating the master doesn't
seem to update the copies (after i save the file).

Amos

 

[Chris Roth]

You have to update the master in the local, or "Document Stencil"

Every Visio drawing contains a "hidden" Document Stencil, that carries
copies of masters from "external" stencil files. When you drag a new shape
into a drawing, the master gets copied from the external .vss file to the
Document Stencil inside of your .vsd.

Try:

Window > Show Document Stencil

or

File > Shapes > Show Document Stencil

To get a view of the local stencil. Make your changes here.

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Hope this helps,

Chris Roth
Visio MVP

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