Need a "CUSTOM" Entity shape for ER Diagram

[Karim Jessani]

Hello all, I am in the process of making an ER Diagram. I have a number of
tables that need to be "resized" to fit onto a page and I cannot do this.
Now I realize that the entity stencil is locked. I tried unlocking it to
resize it, but did not work. Anyone have a "CUSTOM" Entity Stencil that
will resize using the arrows at the corner of the stencil? Or a CUSTOM
Entity Stencil that looks exactly like the Master one? I have tried to
create one, and realized too soon that it was an impossible task for me.

THANKS ALOT
Karim

 

[Sue Bilstein]

Hello all, I am in the process of making an ER Diagram. I have a number of
tables that need to be "resized" to fit onto a page and I cannot do this.
Now I realize that the entity stencil is locked. I tried unlocking it to
resize it, but did not work. Anyone have a "CUSTOM" Entity Stencil that
will resize using the arrows at the corner of the stencil? Or a CUSTOM
Entity Stencil that looks exactly like the Master one? I have tried to
create one, and realized too soon that it was an impossible task for me.

There is an alternative solution to your problem. You can increase the size
of your page, but still print it on the same size paper, thus effectively
shrinking your entities.

In Page Setup, go to Page Size and define a custom page size. I tend to use
twice the length and width of a standard page. Then, in Print Setup, under
Print Zoom, choose Fit to 1 sheet across by 1 sheet down. Voila, four times
as much real estate.

My project manager believes no diagram should have more than 7 boxes on it,
but I tell him to get real!