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Imported Visio Stencils don't play nicely with the Server Rack "Object/Container" from LucidChart

  • October 17, 2025
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I have found quite a number of different visio stencils online to import in an attempt to build out proper rack documentation.  

 

Unfortunately, they don’t play nicely at all with the “Server Rack” Shape/object so if I mix and match between lucid chart stencils and visio ones, things do not line up at all….  

Is there a way to add some type of value/variable to the imported stencils to allow it to inform LucidChart that’s it’s 1U in size, so that it fits correctly?

 

Best answer by Humas1985

Hi ​@RTSD26_AllynJ 

While Lucidchart allows for custom shape data and metadata, it doesn't automatically translate Visio stencil properties into its own container-aware attributes or snap points for rack units.

  • As a result, manual sizing and using overlay or layer guides remains the most practical approach for creating precise rack diagrams. For now, manually scaling and overlaying shapes is the best way to achieve accurate results.
  • There are some ideas already discussed in the community.

To learn more

Actions to assign values to shape data properties | Community

Network Diagram Template - adding Rack Unit Sizing to imported Visio Shapes | Community

Hope this helps - Happy to help further!!
Thank you very much and have a great one!
Warm regards

 

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Humas1985
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  • October 18, 2025

Hi ​@RTSD26_AllynJ 

While Lucidchart allows for custom shape data and metadata, it doesn't automatically translate Visio stencil properties into its own container-aware attributes or snap points for rack units.

  • As a result, manual sizing and using overlay or layer guides remains the most practical approach for creating precise rack diagrams. For now, manually scaling and overlaying shapes is the best way to achieve accurate results.
  • There are some ideas already discussed in the community.

To learn more

Actions to assign values to shape data properties | Community

Network Diagram Template - adding Rack Unit Sizing to imported Visio Shapes | Community

Hope this helps - Happy to help further!!
Thank you very much and have a great one!
Warm regards