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Lock Stencil

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Feature

 

This feature protects a Stencil from being overwritten by updates from D-Tools. If you have modified any of the stock Visio Stencils you may want to lock them.

Details

 

In the D-Tools SI 2018 window, click the Shapes tab then click on the Stencil you want to lock. Right-click and choose "Lock Stencil":

 

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The following prompt will open, click [Yes]:

 

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The Stencil will now display in the Shape Tree with a lock icon next to it:

 

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To unlock a Stencil, right-click the Stencil and select "Unlock Stencil":

 

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