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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?

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UPD: Im using Visio 2013

To be more specific. This is what im trying to achieve:

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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.

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  • For future seekers: I switched to Adobe Illustrator at the end. It has better tools for that Dec 5, 2013 at 6:43

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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 Routing tab. Change the appearance to Curved. You may have to adjust other settings to get it the way you like it.

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  • Hi, sorry for late reply. Not exacly what I want. I've updated my question to make it more clear. Nov 29, 2013 at 9:34
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Based on your description there's a simple way to accomplish this. The instructions are for Visio 2013 but the same essential technique will work for earlier versions.

Let's start with a single shape with corners that are not rounded.

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Now select the shape and go to Line Options

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Now you can use the Rounding Presets or Rounding Size to make the corners curve.

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As you can see the line retains its original basic shape, but just the corners are rounded.

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  • Hi, thank you for reply. I've updated my question. Please have a look. Nov 29, 2013 at 9:36
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    Thanks for updating your question. Now that I see clearly that you are trying to use connectors ... As far as I know none of the connectors in Visio can be laid out in a diagonal way that you want. It might be possible that someone has built a connector that can do this but I've never seen one. Please do ask you question on the Visio Guy forums: visguy.com/vgforum There are a lot of Visio experts there that might know of a connector like this.
    – saveenr
    Nov 29, 2013 at 10:34

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