The intelligent network connector shapes (available as a Visio stencil) are designed to make it easy to layout Visio topology diagrams, where labels for ports, IP addresses, VLANs and Cable IDs need to be displayed consistently. They save a lot of time creating and updating diagrams which require repositioning of shapes, connectors and text with changes.

Each connector shape has menu options and behaviour to support the common layout issues presented by complex network topology diagrams. They are designed to work with the AssetGen Visio Utilities’ “Network Organiser” module for fast, simple diagram layouts. They are supplied as standard with the AssetGen Connect system which automates the creation and update of multiple sets of Visio diagrams.

Connections between switches and routers have the port names visible at the end of the connectors. The positioning of the port labels adjusts automatically, positioning the label relative to the connected shapes. The angle of port labels can be horizontal in the standard connector – for ease of reading, or auto-aligned for dense connectivity so the port label text is parallel to the connector. Moving switches and routers will result in the labels being repositioned automatically for optimal viewing.