Changing relative position of shape handles

[Mike from Oz]

I have made up a shape and grouped it. When the group is moved it "snaps"
onto grid positions according to where the shape handles are located on the
group shape. I would like to change the position (ie size and shape) of the
shape handles so that the shape snaps to the grid where I would like it
positioned.
Is it possible to adjust the size and shape of the shape handles outline
relative to the grouped shape that it is attached to?

Thanks, Mike

 

[Chris Roth [ Visio MVP ]]

You can create a group, then go inside of the group and make shapes bigger
or smaller than the actual group container.

What I do is create a group container with a size that I like. Just draw a
rectangle, group it, then resize it.

- Then take the graphics that you like and copy them.
- Select the group, choose Edit > Open shape_name
- You are now inside the group. Delete the rectangle.
- Paste your graphics
- Zoom way out to find where Visio pasted them. BUG since Visio 2002
- Move the graphics to the center of the group, or wherever makes sense.
- Close the group window.

Note, you can still sub-select the group members from the "outside". Just
click the group once, then click a sub-shape again. You'll get
lighter-colored handles indicating a sub-selection.

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Hope this helps,

Chris Roth
Visio MVP

 

[Mike from Oz]

Thanks very much Chris,
That was exactly what I needed - it worked perfectly (including the BUG!)
Kind regards,

Mike