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Published on October 30, 2015 by David Parker

Visio Shape Data Linking Tips

I often use the Microsoft supplied OrgData.xls sample file to demonstrate linking to external data in Visio, however there are a few gotchas lying in wait for the unwary if you try to link to the Microsoft supplied Org Chart shapes …

In the following screenshot, I have the OrgData table showing in the External Data window and I have the ShapeSheet open for the selected Executive Belt shape. Notice that the Shape Data section rows are all black which indicates that they are inherited from the master shape. Also note that there is a Shape Data row with the label “E-Mail” in the ShapeSheet, and one called “E-mail” in the Personnel table.

Published on October 19, 2015 by David Parker

Microsoft Visio Webinar Series

Microsoft Western Europe are running a series of webinars about Visio over the next few months. Apparently, I am presenting two of them Smile

The first one is on 12th November 2015 about Tips and techniques to automate Visio infrastructure diagramming, so check out the following url soon : https://vts.inxpo.com/Launch/QReg.htm?ShowKey=27721

Published on September 16, 2015 by David Parker

Linking an Access Web Database to Visio

There is a great video on Channel 9 about Access Web Apps, and how to link to them on the desktop ( see https://channel9.msdn.com/events/MVP-Virtual-Conference/MVP-Virtual-Conference-Americas-2015/CONS2-Using-Access-and-SharePoint-for-Travel-Expenses-and-Pulling-up-Maps). However, they never mentioned linking to Visio, so I thought I would correct that omission. I had previously tried to use Link Data to Shapes with an Access Web database, but failed, however watching this video encouraged me to try again!

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Published on September 15, 2015 by David Parker

Limited time offer to buy my book half-price!

Those kind people at Packt have decided to offer my book for half-price from 16th until 24th September 2015!

Please visit www.visiorules.com for more information… and it is valid for Microsoft Visio 2016 too!

Published on September 12, 2015 by David Parker

bVisual win in The Technology Innovator Awards 2015

bVisual ltd have won an award for Commitment to Visio Based Development – UK!

Check out http://issuu.com/aiglobalmedia/docs/tech_innovator_magazine for all the winners….

Published on September 12, 2015 by David Parker

My SQL and SharePoint Saturday additional content

I am presenting my view of using Visio to Visualize data with SQL Server and SharePoint today. The slideshow is available for viewing at https://doc.co/Q43c2m but, whilst I wait for my turn to talk, I have created a smart prism shape to demonstrate many of the smartness of shapes and the data linking features of Visio. The file can be downloaded from http://1drv.ms/1FDAZgI .