Visio 2016 - Allow only static connectors

BA_HH 26 Reputation points
2021-01-29T12:41:23.733+00:00

Is it possible that I can only allow static connectors between shapes?
As far as I understand, connectors are "static" when connecting from connection point to connection point.
A connector shouldn't be placed anywhere in a shape in my drawing (dynamic connector), but really only at a connection point.

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  1. Emily Hua-MSFT 27,531 Reputation points
    2021-02-01T06:27:18.513+00:00

    @BA_HH
    Except for static connectors, to put the connector at a connection point, you may check whether PaulHerber-6778‘s answers is helpful.

    In my opinion, we could not force Visio to use a static connector. It all depends on how you create a connection, such as dragging from one connection point to the other after selecting the connector tool, or from one shape to another.
    More information, please refer to the part of Use a static or a dynamic connection in article "All you need to know about Visio desktop connectors".

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  1. Paul Herber 111 Reputation points
    2021-01-29T16:05:47.017+00:00

    On the ribbon go to View -> Visual aids -> small arrow bottom right corner -> Snap and Glue
    On the Snap To and Glue to turn off all except Connection Points

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