How to Make a Visio Layout
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  1. When you start the Visio session, you must log in to activity directory.


  1. If you are at another computer, you will need to make your own stencils. (template) Note: You can name your template whatever is convenient for you.


  1. The Stencils that are currently being used that are needed in your template are as follows:

Basic Network Shapes

Basic Network Shapes 2D

Basic Network Shapes 3D

Clip Art

Visio Network Equipment Sampler

Printers and Scanners

Generic Manufacturer Equipment

Connectors

PC and Peripherals


  1. Before you start a new diagram, find out the following information about the customer that you are working on.

Full Name of the Business

City

State

Phone number

Fax number

Modem number

Contact name: AP contact, Owner, Manager

Number of Locations

         Number of Users

You can find the needed information in PS, TCL. At the <:> u cust.pm (I, or in PS Customer Entry.


  1. Go to File, Open and go to: Network Neighborhood-PerfNT-Files-Support Docs-Visio Layouts-Example. This is an Example draft of the needed information and the size and format of the current Visio Layouts.