how do I create continuous ruler / dimension line

[Vinnie Boombots]

I would like to create a line that has a dimension displayed every 12". I
would also the dimension fields to appear or disappear as I change the length
of the line, example a 12" line would have a 12" marker, a 36" line would
have 12, 24 and 36" displayed.

How can I do this?

Thank you,

Vito

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Create a line pattern. (Not for the faint of heart)

John... Visio MVP

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[John Marshall, MVP]

Looks like I spoke too soon. In Visio 2002, the Visio graphic engine was
rewritten to support GDI+. One of the side effects is that custom line
patterns no longer support partial segments (only whole segments) So as you
stretch a line, the line pattern also stretches until it reaches a point
where it snaps back and a new segment is added. Not a behaviour that would
be suitable for a ruler.

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