Need to save visio doc in earlier version

[Toni]

I updated an existing document and saved it in my current version. I sent it
back to the author but he can not open it because he does not have this
version. How do I save it in an earlier version so he can access/update it.

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Visio will open all previous versions, but will only save back to the
previous file format. The file Format for Visio 2002 did not change, so
Visio 2003 can save as Visio 2000/2002. What version do you have and what
version does the author have?
If the author does not ned to change the drawing, you can save in a
different file format or the author can use the Visio viewer.

John... Visio MVP

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[Jagadeesh [MSFT]]

I think your issue may be related to the issue mentioned by the KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870571/en-us. In
that case workaround mentioned in that article would be helpful for your issue.

In case if you want to save Visio 2003 files in Visio 2002 format by default, then follow these steps:

1. Start Visio 2003 and select Tools > Options

2. In the "Save" tab, click on the dropdown for "Default format" and select "Visio 2002 Document"

3. Click OK and close Visio.

Regards,
Jagadeesh. P

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Visio will open all previous versions, but will only save back to the
previous file format. The file Format for Visio 2002 did not change, so
Visio 2003 can save as Visio 2000/2002. What version do you have and what
version does the author have?
If the author does not ned to change the drawing, you can save in a
different file format or the author can use the Visio viewer.

John... Visio MVP

Need stencils or ideas? http://www.mvps.org/visio/3rdparty.htm
Need VBA examples? http://www.mvps.org/visio/VBA.htm
Common Visio Questions http://www.mvps.org/visio/common_questions.htm
Visio Wishlist http://www.mvps.org/visio/wish_list.htm