Visio 2002: Working with Pages, Layers, and Stencils

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Summary:

This training course explains how to make complex diagrams easier to construct and understand by adding pages and layers to break the diagram into multiple sections. It also explains how to edit an existing stencil, how to create a new stencil master, and how to create new stencils based on that master. Finally, it explains how to create a stencil that includes all the shapes from all the pages and layers of the user's document.

Objectives:

After completing this training course , students will be able to:

Create a multi-page Visio drawing
Create a multi-layer Visio drawing
Edit an existing stencil
Create a new master stencil
Create a new stencil based on the master
Create a document stencil

Outline:

Working with Pages and Layers
Working Page Setup Tabs
Understanding Special Details
Creating and Editing Layers
Working with Shapes and Printing
Editing Existing Stencils
Working with Existing Shapes
Editing the Master Properties of a Shape
Editing the Master Properties of a Stencil
Creating a New Stencil from an Existing Shape
Creating a New Stencil from Scratch
Changing an Icon for a Master
Altering the Base Functionality of a Master
Creating a New Stencil
Documenting a Stencil

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply training course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This training course is for users who have some familiarity with Windows applications and who want to get the most out of Visio 2002.

Prerequisites:

Visio 2002: Using Tools, Commands, Custom Toolbars, and MenusVisio 2002: Working with Objects and HyperlinksVisio 2002: Using the Shape MenuVisio 2002: Working with ShapesVisio 2002: Defining and Using Styles, Custom Properties and Templates

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Visio 2002® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Terms of Use:

None