Visio UML - Long object lifetime run out of connector points

I have a sequence diagram that is attempting to model a relatively long business process over a large number of objects.

the problem is that as I extended the object lifetime swimlane I run out of connector points the automatically appear on the line, so I cannot attach a new activation shape.

How can I get more connector points to be automatically drawn on the line.  I have been unable to use the Connection Point tool (Shift+Ctrl+1) to put new connection point directly on the swimlane, it keeps snapping to the grid lines and not to the line.

Cheers...

Robert

May 28th, 2012 7:07am

Hi,

If you are trying to create a point-to-point connection and having a difficult time gluing a connector exactly where you want it, try different snap and glue settings:

On the View tab, Visual Aids group, click the Snap & Glue dialog box launcher, select the options that you want.


More reference: "Add, move, or delete connection points"
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio-help/add-move-or-delete-connection-points-HP010378181.aspx?CTT=1


Best regards.

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May 29th, 2012 10:23am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
June 5th, 2012 10:10pm

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
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June 5th, 2012 10:10pm

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
June 6th, 2012 1:10am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
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June 6th, 2012 1:10am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
June 6th, 2012 1:10am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
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June 6th, 2012 1:10am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
June 6th, 2012 1:10am

I ended up resorting to VBA to added rows to the connection section in the shape data.
  • Marked as answer by Robert Slaney Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:10 PM
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June 6th, 2012 1:10am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
July 16th, 2013 3:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
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July 16th, 2013 3:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
July 16th, 2013 6:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
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July 16th, 2013 6:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
July 16th, 2013 6:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
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July 16th, 2013 6:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
July 16th, 2013 6:42am

Same seems to happen on Visio 2013. Annoying. 
  • Edited by acarlonvsn1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:43 AM Typo
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July 16th, 2013 6:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


January 29th, 2015 1:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


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January 29th, 2015 1:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


January 29th, 2015 4:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


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January 29th, 2015 4:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


January 29th, 2015 4:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


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January 29th, 2015 4:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


January 29th, 2015 4:42am

You missed the point - the Activation shape "runs out" of side connection points. They should extend the entire length of the object.


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January 29th, 2015 4:42am

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