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Create a new stencil
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- In Mavim Manager, go to Management > New Visio stencil > Function flowchart.
- Enter a name in the Stencil name field.
- Click OK.
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Edit the stencil
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- Go to Management > Edit Visio stencil.
- Under Visio – Function flowchart stencils, select the newly created stencil.
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Add a shape from another stencil
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- In the stencil, select the shape you want to replace (for example, Who [Wie]).
- Click the Alternatives button.
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- Open another stencil file (.vssx) that contains the shape you want to use.
- You can create a new stencil in your local Visio environment if needed.
- Select the desired shape and click Add.
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Format the new shape
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- Select the newly added shape and click Edit.
- The shape opens in the drawing canvas.
- Right-click the shape and choose Format shape.
- Adjust the appearance as desired.
- Close the editor by clicking the X (do not close Visio but only the Shape).
- Confirm the prompt by clicking Yes.
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Set properties and make it the default
- Select the shape again and click Properties.
- Enter a name for the shape.
- The name must be unique.
- If you want to keep the same name as the original shape, first set the new one as default, then rename it after the original shape has been removed.
- Click OK.
- Select the shape again and click Properties.
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Use the customized stencil
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- In new flowcharts:
When you create a new function flowchart using the customized stencil, the updated shape will automatically be used.
- In existing flowcharts:
- Open the flowchart.
- Right-click in the drawing canvas.
- Select Options.
- Choose the customized stencil.
- Click OK.
- In new flowcharts:
Notes
- Only database administrators can create or edit Visio stencils.
- Customized stencils ensure that specific shapes (like the Who [Wie] shape) reflect your organization’s desired formatting and standards.
- Existing diagrams will not automatically update; you must manually switch to the new stencil.