Visio – ‘You are attempting to open a file type (Visio 2000-2003)’

KB ID 0000920 

Problem

I needed to do a quick network diagram for a client, as as soon I tried to open some networking stencils, this happened;

You are attempting to open a file type (Visio 2000-2002 Binary Drawings, Templates and Stencils) that has been blocked by your File Block settings in the Trust Center.
Click the File tab.
Click Options.
Click Trust Center, and then click Trust Center Settings.
In the Trust Center, click File Block Settings.

Solution

Microsoft does love a ‘double negative’, to get your files to open Files > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > File Block Settings. Now the default policy is block, so to make them work you need to UNTICK them!

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Cisco Symbols (3D) Visio Stencils

KB ID 0001041 

Problem

I have to do a LOT of network drawings in Visio, and the standard Cisco Visio templates look a bit dated now. So how about some that look a little bit more professional? I used to use the Cisco Packet Icons library, but that meant cutting them out of Powerpoint all the time.

Solution

These are all part of the Cisco Validated Design Library, I don’t know why I never found them before.

Cisco Validated Design Set

Download in Cisco Powerpoint Icon Library

Download in Cisco Icons in Visio Stencil Format

Download in Cisco Icons in PNG Format

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