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Magnetic shapes in Visio 2019?

Hi, I have to make one long line of squares and rectangles. Their length is variable - the first shape may be 10 mm long, the second shape may be 11.63 mm long. I'm trying to create connection points at each corner of the shape, but they won't connect automatically when I try to match them side by side.

Example - 2 rectangles, both 11.48 mm long. The first ends at 11.48 mm, the second starts at 11.53 mm, due to reasons. The second one must start exactly in the same place as the first ends, i.e. 11.48 mm. There are too many shapes to be checked individually.

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emizhang-msft answered emizhang-msft commented

Hi @MichaBerg-1171,
Could you provide a picture about your problem?
Are you looking for AutoConnet feature in Visio?

If yes, I suggest you go to View tab, in the Visual Aids group, make sure the AutoConnect is selected.

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Then you can get this feature:

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Any updates please let me know and I'm glad to help you.


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Hello @emizhang-msft.
Thank you for the reply, but that's not exactly my problem. I need to connect shapes by their sides without any gap or overlay, no connectors needed.

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In my opinion the connecter is necessary, even if the connector is hidden, it is difficult for you to automatically overlap the edges of the two shapes.

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Please press keys Alt+F9 and check these checkboxes
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