A key of variable names used on a map can be generated when needed. Just drop the "Var Key Creator" shape from the "eVSM Title and Keys" stencil on the page. The key will show descriptions for all the variables in current use on the map. The key will update automatically as new variables are added/deleted on the map.
The eVSM stencils (*.vss files) are stored in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\eVSM\Setup\Solutions" folder. You can open these in Visio by clicking "More Shapes > Open Stencil..." at the top of the shapes pane on the left.
To restore the default stencils, use the "Restore File" button (previously called Map Clean) in the eVSM toolbar.
If you are on eVSM v10 or earlier, then the restore steps have to be performed manually. See https://evsm.com/VidStencils
Message "This file was created in a newer version of eVSM...". Unable to open file.
This means that the file was created in a newer version of eVSM than the one currently installed on your machine. You will not be able to make any changes to the file unless you upgrade eVSM to the file was created in, or a newer version of eVSM.
If you only need to view or print the file, ask the author of the file to send you a PDF version of the map.
Yes, eVSM essentially creates Visio files. These can be viewed in Visio without eVSM. However to edit the file, you need eVSM. You can also save your maps in PDF format which can be viewed even without Visio.
Check the following:
You may encounter this issue if Visio is not installed on your machine or if Visio is not set as the default program for .vstx files.
If Visio is installed and you're still experiencing the issue, follow these steps to associate Visio with .vstx files:
The eVSM software is an add-on for Microsoft Visio and runs anywhere the desktop version of Visio is supported.
It can also run on a Mac, provided Windows is installed via Bootcamp or Parallels. Currently, Visio—and by extension eVSM—is not supported on iPads or smartphones. However, eVSM is fully supported on Windows tablet PCs, including the Microsoft Surface Pro.
Note also that eVSM is required to create and edit eVSM maps. These maps can be exported to PDF format, which can then be viewed on any device or platform.
Yes, eVSM v10 (and later versions) is 64 bit compatible for Windows, Visio, and Excel. Microsoft Excel and Visio must BOTH be either the 32 bit version or the 64 bit version. Full 64-bit configuration is recommended for best performance.