How to add custom stencils to custom developed Drawing type?

[Rao]

Hi,
I have created custom stencils and edited path in options for templates and
stencils. But when i choose that template from file->new drawing type it does
not automatically open the stencils i created. I have to go to
files->shapes->open stencil ; is there any way I can automatically associate
these stencils with particular drawing type ?
Help on this is highly appreciated.
I am using Visio 2003.

TIA
Rao

[Paul Herber]

Post by Rao
Hi,
I have created custom stencils and edited path in options for templates and
stencils. But when i choose that template from file->new drawing type it does
not automatically open the stencils i created. I have to go to
files->shapes->open stencil ; is there any way I can automatically associate
these stencils with particular drawing type ?
Help on this is highly appreciated.
I am using Visio 2003.

Have the stencils open when you save the template and ensure you select "workspace" (next
to the Save button (you may need to do a Save As to see this option).

[David J Parker [MVP Visio]]

If you are going the whole hog, then you need the Visio SDK and something
like Visual Studio to create a windows installation (*.msi) file. The SDK
contains the Visio Solution Publisher which allows you to modify the msi
file to provide Category and verbose names for Visio templates and stencils.

Post by Paul Herber

Post by Rao
Hi,
I have created custom stencils and edited path in options for templates and
stencils. But when i choose that template from file->new drawing type it does
not automatically open the stencils i created. I have to go to
files->shapes->open stencil ; is there any way I can automatically associate
these stencils with particular drawing type ?
Help on this is highly appreciated.
I am using Visio 2003.

Have the stencils open when you save the template and ensure you select "workspace" (next
to the Save button (you may need to do a Save As to see this option).
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