Problem with the width of the textarea of a shape

HI folks,

I am using Visio 2002 at work.
I want to create shapes by importing image files (PNG format, because
they allow transparent background) that have the size of an icon (32 x
32). The width of the textarea is the same as the width of the created
shape and this is not good. I would like to allow the textarea of a
shape to be much wider than the width of the shape itself.

I read about a workaround using the ShapeSheet that suggests to modify
the property for the width of the shape textarea. Now when I do this
and try to create the master (by copying the shape to the stencil
area), the image is shown in a very small size. When I do not change
this property the master is shown in a reasonable size.

Question: How can I have a wider shape textarea without changing the
shape size so that the master is shown in a reasonable size?

I would be very thankful for any suggestions.

THX

Ely

Hi Ely,

Create a master shape from the image before you alter the text area. This
will generate the full size thumbnail. Then right click on the master and
find the Master Properties command. There is a checkbox in this dialog that
prevents automatic regeneration of the master icon. Now you can make
additional changes without affecting the thumbnail. Double-click the master
to edit it. Then use the Text Block Tool (found on the Standard toolbar
underneath the Text tool) to resize the text width as you like.

--
Mark Nelson
Office Graphics - Visio
Microsoft Corporation

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> HI folks,
>
> I am using Visio 2002 at work.
> I want to create shapes by importing image files (PNG format, because
> they allow transparent background) that have the size of an icon (32 x
> 32). The width of the textarea is the same as the width of the created
> shape and this is not good. I would like to allow the textarea of a
> shape to be much wider than the width of the shape itself.
>
> I read about a workaround using the ShapeSheet that suggests to modify
> the property for the width of the shape textarea. Now when I do this
> and try to create the master (by copying the shape to the stencil
> area), the image is shown in a very small size. When I do not change
> this property the master is shown in a reasonable size.
>
> Question: How can I have a wider shape textarea without changing the
> shape size so that the master is shown in a reasonable size?
>
> I would be very thankful for any suggestions.
>
> THX
>
> Ely
>