delete multple objects in visio

[Brad]

I need to select multiple objects in visio to delete. I am working with a
file developed by somebody who is no longer with my company anymore. I need
to be able to delete these objects from the sheet. There doesn't appear to
be any grouping and protection does not appear to be used. Help!

 

[wr]

Hi Brad,

If you can't select multiple objects eg. green handles around the shape
doesn't appear then it looks like the shapes are on a locked layer
Check the layer in view/layer and see if the 'lock' tab is checked
If so remove the check and try again

A shape can be locked for deleting (check the shapesheet if the lockdelete
cell is set to '1' or rightclick the shape and go to format/protection) but
then you would still be able to select the shape and delete other shapes

So I guess the issue is with the layer

René

 

[Brad]

I cannot select multple shapes at one time on a paticular set of objects.
Whoever made this file origianlly, was not the most organized person. At any
rate, because of this, I cannot, for whatever reason delete a series of
objects, that appear to be grey or in a lighter color than other items on the
document, probably added later. There are over 10000 objects on this
document.

I tried the things you suggested, and other similar things, creating another
version of the file, to destroy it, if necessary trying to figure this out.
But I have only been met by failure, so far. Any other suggestions. I do
appreaciate your help however.

Brad

 

[wr]

Hi Brad,

Shapes can be locked for selection as well
this can be done in the shapesheet in the 'protection' section cell
lockdelete or you can rightclick shape go to format/protection and check the
lockselect cell
if the shape is protected against selection and you have protected the
document by going to
view/drawing explorer, rightclick the blue visio icon (with file path
&drawing name) there is an option called 'protect document' clicked that and
select all items then you won't be able to delete & select the shapes

René