Visio 2002 loops forever when adding dynamic connector

[Kari Yli-Kuha]

Hello,

I have a nasty problem Visio 2002 SR1 (EN)

We've created a shape called "general switch" which is
a grouped rectangle with connection points around it.

When we place two of these "switches" relatively close to each other
and try to draw a dynamic connector between them, Visio simply
stops responding and starts consuming 100% processor time.

Clearly Visio attempt to find a proper route for the connector,
the bad thing is that it will try forever, in a neverendig loop.

Has anyone experienced this before?
Is there a fix/workaround for it?

I have an example of the situation at
http://www.sqc.fi/~ylikuka/Visio2002LoopsForever.vsd
if anyone cares to look at the problem.
Just try to draw dynamic connectors between the shapes
and see what happens...

cheers,
/Kari

 

[Kari Yli-Kuha]

FYI:

I just checked... Visio 2003 behaves likewise - loops forever...

/C

 

[Peter Suter]

Hi Kari

I think, your adjustment for spacing in your drawing is too big (3.75 mm)

Go to Menu -->File -->PageSetup --> Tab Layout and Routing
Push Button "Spacing"
Set the Value for "Connector to Shape" smalller (1mm)

OK now?

Peter


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[Kari Yli-Kuha]

Hi Kari

I think, your adjustment for spacing in your drawing is too big (3.75 mm)

Go to Menu -->File -->PageSetup --> Tab Layout and Routing
Push Button "Spacing"
Set the Value for "Connector to Shape" smalller (1mm)

OK now?

Bingo! Now it's OK.

Thanks, Peter

/Kari