Using Custom Properties

[ted]

I want to use custom properties to capture process task data while
documenting business processes. I am having problems understanding how
to make it work. The desired outcome is that I define 8-10 fields in
the shape on the stencil so that anytime I drag that shape to the
drawing it has all 8-10 fields to be filled in. Currently I can drag a
shape to the page, define fields FOR THAT ONE INSTANCE OF THE SHAPE,
but I cannot figure out how to change the custom properties on the
master shape in a way that ANY TIME I drag the shape to the page the
custom properties come with it. Please Help!

 

[Mark Nelson [MS]]

The easiest way is to drag your completed shape back to the stencil. You
have to make the stencil editable first.

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Mark Nelson
Office Graphics - Visio
Microsoft Corporation

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[Scott]

For an example that behaves in a way similar to what you describe, take a
look at the Task shape at http://www.taskmap.com