Using circles as Venn diagram

[Tom Smith]

I am trying to create a Venn diagram using Visio 2000 (under Win2K
professional). I want the circles' intersections to be visible (better yet,
I'd like to shade the intersections), but so far I don't know how to keep
the most forward circle from simply covering what's below. The Venn diagram
in the marketing stencil isn't helpful for my purpose (unless I simply don't
know how to work it).

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Draw three circles and arrange them so they overlap. Select the three
shapes and choose Fragment from the Operations sub menu of the Shapes menu.
This will give you seven shapes that represent the various possible
overlaps.

John... Visio MVP

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[Tom Smith]

Thanks so much. It works perfectly. I was selecting one shape at a time,
instead of all three together. Tom

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Visio 2002 added transparent colours, but when used in a Venn diagram, the
results were muddy. So the fragmenting is still the best solution.


John... Visio MVP

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[Tom Smith]

Thx again. I'll keep that in back of my mind if I decide to upgrade. T