Visio2002: Shape Disappears from Network Diagram After You Attempt to Move It (300009)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional
  • Microsoft Visio Network Central
  • Microsoft Visio Network Equipment

This article was previously published under Q300009

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Visio, when you attempt to move a network shape in a network diagram, the shape may unexpectedly disappear from the drawing page.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the network diagram is maximized and you move the shape by selecting the right side of the shape, and then drag it very quickly towards the left border of the drawing page.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:
  • Click Undo on the Edit menu.

    NOTE: The Undo command on the Edit menu, may be displayed as Undo Delete Object.

    -or-
  • Click the Undo arrow on the toolbar.
When you want to move network shapes in a network diagram, do not move them too quickly across the drawing page.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about network diagrams in Microsoft Visio, type network diagrams in the Ask a question box or the Answer Wizard, and then press ENTER to view the topics.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB300009