Can this be done in Visio ?

[TotallyConfused]

I have the task of creating a virutal org chart which I have created in
Visio. However, I need to be able to click on a position and have a
text box pop up with text listing individual's responsibilities. Is this
something I can
do in Visio. I tried using the "comment" but some standard text is not
editable with a comment. If this can't be done, is there something else in
Visio that is comprable with the above? I would appreciate any help can
provide as I am on a short timeframe to complete. Thank you.

 

[John Goldsmith_Visio_MVP]

Hello Totally,

Try adding this formula to the DblClick cell in the events section of the
ShapeSheet and see if that helps:

=DOCMD(1312)

If you're after some more specific then you could easily show a form with
the associated data.

Have a look at this post if you've not come across the ShapeSheet before:

http://visualsignals.typepad.co.uk/vislog/2007/10/just-for-starte.html

Also, you've spotted the Shape Data window (View / Shape Data Window) I
presume?

Hope that helps.

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith (Visio MVP)
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk

 

[TotallyConfused]

Please help! I put " = DOCMD(1312)" in the events of the text box and it is
not working. What I want is when I double click to either open the Customer
Properties for the Text box or have a pop with the information I need to
enter. I am working with Visio 2003. Can you please help as I am on a very
short deadline. Thank you.

 

[John Goldsmith_Visio_MVP]

The DOCMD(1312) function does produce the custom properties dialog. You do
not use quotes around the function otherwise it will be read as a string, so
use this:

=DOCMD(1312)

....and not this:

"=DOCMD(1312) "

I'm assuming that when you say "textbox" you are refering to a normal Org
Chart or Visio shape, not a form control (from something like Insert /
Control...)?

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith (Visio MVP)
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk