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I want to draw lines like this (see image below) in Visio
but in order to achive this I have to use 3 separate lines (bottom image).
Is there a simplier way?
UPD:
Im using Visio 2013
To be more specific. This is what im trying to achieve:
Note the placement of pink line. First it goes down and then it turns right on diagonal.
In Visio whatever connector I choose, it wont go in that way by itself.
I weither have to make custom shapes or play with rounding options which is hard.
This is interesting because I tried to do it too in my Visio 2013 and it is not possible. The lines just don't want to connect like this. The problem is the default connection points on the shape. Do not use the Connection Points available on the shape, but make your own Connection Points (Shift+Ctrl+1 then hold Ctrl and click on shape) and then connect the shapes with lines through these new connection points.
The lines might overlap with the shape or other lines. Click on the line to select it (dots on the line will appear) and move it till you bring it in the wanted shape. That should do the trick.
Here is the result:
Select the shape, then right-click -> Format -> Text, select Text Block, set Text Background to Solid Color and select white.
Best Answer
NOTE: You didn't mention what version of Visio you are using. I am using 2007, so this answer works for that version. I'm also assuming you are referring to connector lines. If not, please [edit] your answer to clarify.
Connector properties can be changed by going to
File > Page Setup > Layout and Routingtab. Change the appearance toCurved. You may have to adjust other settings to get it the way you like it.