Merge diagrams from separate pages onto one page

[Jfettig]

I would like to be able to use the 'page' tabs feature of visio to keep
diagrams structured in manageable sub-process chunks. However, there are
times when I would like to merge all of the separate sub-processes onto one
page that is printable on large format paper (11*17 up to poster size) for
ease of reference across sub-processes in review meetings.

What is the best way to do this?

I would very much like another option beyond copying and pasting each
sub-process diagram onto a new page and creating a complete new piece of
content. This seems like such a duplication of effort.

Thanks!

 

[David Parker]

The only "solution" that I can think of is use the Page.Export method to
create an image (say emf) automatically, and arrange them on a new page -
these images can have hyperlinks to the original page. At least you won't
be duplicating anything.

 

[Aaron Rykhus [MSFT]]

There should be something in the printer properties that allows you to
print multiple pages per sheet (by sheet I mean a single piece of paper). I
believe the print jargon term is "N-Up" on some printers. In Visio, go into
File/Print/click Properties... button and look for a setting called
something like "Pages per sheet" or "Page Layout"/"N-Up".


Best Regards,

Aaron Rykhus, MCP, MCDST
Online Support Engineer
Microsoft Corporation

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Depending how the chunks overlap, you may want to consider layers.

John... Visio MVP

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