Default Arrow heads?

[SteveK]

When I draw connection lines I always get non-arrow heads. I would prefer
to have Visio 2003 default to draw connection lines with no arrow at the
beginning and an arrow head at the end.

I found out how to set the default size: Format > Define Styles > Name =
Connector > Line box checked > change Line to desired Line end size.

I was expecting that this would give me arrows at the end of connections
when I place connection lines but it doesn't do that. I still don't get
arrow heads. The Define Style setting does set the size when I choose an
arrow from the pulldown in the toolbar but it doesn't set the default
connector line to draw a line that ends with an arrow head. There must be a
way to do this.

Steve K

 

[Diane]

Hi Steve
Try Format->Define Styles->Name=Connector->Line box checked then click
the Change-> Line.. button and then you should see a dialog box. On the
right hand side is the Line Ends function, you can set it to the style
of arrow you prefer. Mine is set to "4" which is a solid arrow.

 

[David Parker [Visio MVP]]

and of course there are lots of different style connectors on the Visio
Extras / Connectors stencil ...

 

[SteveK]

I didn't reallize that I needed to also change the "End", besides having
changed the "End Size". Now it makes sense.

Steve

 

[Diane]

Glad to help, Steve.