absolute coordinates vs relative coordinates

[Workndawg]

Can I change what shows in the status bar from absolute coordinates to
relative coordinates? It's an autocad thing. I need to be able to start a
line and take it to a given length by watching the status bar or typing the
length on the keypad.

i already know about opening the size and position window to change the
length after it's drawn and moving the giudes however that is
counterproductive, too many steps.

 

[Chris Roth [ Visio MVP ]]

You might have to create an add-on. An add-on can see which shape is
selected and report properties about it.

Old versions of Visio had a property-line add-on that allowed you to type
lengths and angles and describe a property outline. It dropped shapes as you
moved.

Try Tools > Add-ons > Visio Extras > Move shapes

This allows you to copy and move shapes in rectangular or polar coordinates.
You can do this on a guide point, then quickly draw lines between the guide
points when you're done.



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Hope this helps,

Chris Roth
Visio MVP