Okay this is driving me nuts. I'm using Visio 2010 in a completely blank template. Here is what I'm doing:
- I'm drawing a simple rectangle
- I draw a second simple rectangle
- I'm trying to drag rectangle 1 over rectangle 2.
Every time I try to drag rectangle 1 over rectangle 2, the 1st rectangle snaps to some spot an inch or so away from the second rectangle. Basically, I can't place rectangle 1 over rectangle 2 at all, meaning I can't layer shapes at all.
What the heck is causing this idiotic behavior and how can I disable it?
Best Answer
What you want is Layout and Routing.
On the Design tab there is a section labeled Layout on the right.
In the bottom right corner of that section is a small box with an arrow, if you click that you will get to Layout and Routing , and on the bottom, under Other, uncheck Move other shapes away on drop.
You may also need to uncheck Enable connector splitting which is on the same tab.