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need longer longer logical ethernet stencil

Hi, I don't why I can find a longer ethernet stencil than the one I attached below but I can't. Basically, I like to add like 10 generic workstation icons off of it to complete my network visio diagram. Please assist.
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PRRcomputers

I believe you can build your own. The ethernet shape in the network stencil is actually a group of objects. You could try ungrouping the ethernet shape, which would free you up to manipulate its individual components... lengthen the "pipe" and add more connector lines, etc. Then you could regroup it again and save it as a new shape in the stencil for future usage.

This article talks about some of the details:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio-help/editing-network-equipment-shapes-cables-and-connectors-in-visio-HA001182256.aspx

I'm not sure what the ramifications are if you were to take a Visio file which used a custom shape like this, and give it to another Visio user (who does not have that shape). I've not tried that. If you're going to collaborate on the drawing with another Visio user, it'll be worth running a test to see what happens. If that's not part of your plans, then no big deal.

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ASKER

Oh yeah! Awesome explanation! Thanks!

PRRcomputers

Great tip, Scott! Thank you.

Scott Helmers

You're both welcome -- glad to help.