Fed up with Visio - Modify things a bit and the whole diagram breaks

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around challenges faced when using Visio for creating and modifying UML sequence diagrams. Participants share their frustrations and seek advice on how to manage diagram elements effectively without disrupting the overall structure.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with Visio, noting that minor edits to a UML sequence diagram can lead to significant disarray due to anchored elements.
  • Another participant suggests using the "Group" options to manage multiple elements as a single unit, potentially alleviating some of the issues with moving components.
  • A different participant mentions their experience with Visio, recommending grouping all geometric objects and connectors to maintain the integrity of the diagram when moving it.
  • One participant proposes considering alternative software, such as iGrafx FlowCharter, for creating flowcharts, implying that it may offer a better user experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various suggestions and experiences, but there is no consensus on a definitive solution to the issues raised. Multiple viewpoints on managing diagrams in Visio and alternative software options are evident.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify particular settings or adjustments within Visio that could resolve the issues, and there is a lack of detailed exploration into the effectiveness of the suggested alternatives.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users of Visio, particularly those working with UML diagrams, as well as individuals considering alternative diagramming software.

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I have been using Visio for a few days now and I'm frustrated because I can't edit my UML sequence diagram a bit without the whole thing falling apart.

Say I have it already nicely done and I want to add an alt box. When I shift the whole thing down, some of the activation bars and message arrows are already anchored. So the whole diagram becomes a mess. I can't select a whole group of items and move them because this will screw up the relationships, anchoring, connectors within them.

What settings do I adjust to avoid this from happening?
 
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Have you tried the "Group" options? I feel your pain!
 
I've done a lot of diagrams using Visio, but nothing with UML diagrams. If you have a collection of geometric objects with connectors between them plus text, callouts, etc., make the whole thing one group. Then when you move it, everything moves as a unit.
 
As you seem to have just started, maybe you could also consider some more decent program.
On windows, I like iGrafx FlowCharter for producing all kind of flowcharts.
 

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