Visio 2002: Defining and Using Styles, Custom Properties and Templates
Product Code: VIS205 Time: 4 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

Outline:

  • 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

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This 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 Shapes

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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