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Use static glue

Use static glue

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Use static glue

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- [Instructor] Static glue occurs in Visio when you glue a line or connector to a connection point. Flowchart shapes contain connection points, so drag any two shapes onto the page to work with static glue. Next, right-click anywhere on the drawing page and select the one-time use connector tool in the lower left corner of the mini toolbar. As you move the connector tool near either shape, notice that two visual aids appear. A green border around the shape and small gray squares that represent the connection points. Don't click the mouse button while the green shape border is visible or you'll create dynamic glue. Instead, move to one of the connection points and then click and drag to the other shape. Once again, don't release the end of the connector until one of the connection points is highlighted. As you reposition one of the flowchart shapes, you'll see that the dynamic connector always enters and exits both shapes…

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