Link Visio shape data to a database

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Tue 22 Jul 2008, 09:50 Delegate Jane said...

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Link Visio shape data to a database

I would like to know the process for linking custom properties from shapes in a drawing to a database (e.g an Access database). If I change the data in a shape can it then link back to the database & vice versa?

Thanks.

Wed 23 Jul 2008, 17:29 Trainer Richard said...

RE: Link Visio shape data to a database

Hello Jane,

Hope you enjoyed your Microsoft Visio course with BEST Training.
Thank you for your question regarding Linking Visio to a Database

Inherently, this topic is technical as you are dealing with theconnection of a databse to another program.

Here are some links to give some background info on linking a visio sheet to a database.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/HP850505771033.aspx

http://kbalertz.com/319984/Shape-Visio-Drawing-Server-Database.aspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/254591

I hope this resolves your question. If it has, please mark this question as resolved.

If you require further assistance, please reply to this post. Or perhaps you have another Microsoft Office question?

Have a great day.
Regards,

Richard
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer

Mon 28 Jul 2008, 12:53 Delegate Jane said...

RE: Link Visio shape data to a database

Thanks Richard, this is a great help.

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