Visio 2002 Series: Defining and Using Styles
Product Code: VIS205 Time: 4.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains how to define and apply styles, which are predefined formats that can be applied to multiple objects. Users will also learn about ShapeSheets, spreadsheets which contain information about each shape in the drawing, and the procedures for modifying a ShapeSheet to include custom properties. Finally, this course explains templates, which combine a drawing page with stencils and settings. Users will learn how to use existing templates and create new templates that include the stencils and settings they need.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define and apply a style
  • Define custom properties for a shape
  • Create a drawing using an existing template
  • Create a new template

Topics:

  • Components of Visio Style
  • Using a Style with Visio 2002
  • Defining a Style
  • Using the Text Option
  • Using the Line and Fill Options
  • Deleting and Copying a Style
  • ShapeSheet Basics and Custom Properties
  • Adding Data to Existing Custom Properties
  • Defining New Custom Properties
  • Formatting Properties
  • Defining Values
  • Obtaining Reports Based on Custom Properties
  • Working with Templates
  • Formatting Shapes
  • Formatting Styles, Page, and Print Settings

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.


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