The Union and Intersect of overlapping shapes is not correct in Visio 2000

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SYMPTOMS

The Union and Intersect of overlapping shapes is not correct.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain Microsoft Visio 2000 Service Release 1 (SR-1).

To obtain SR-1, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

263721 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263721/ ) Overview of the Visio 2000 Service Release 1 (SR-1) Update

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Visio 2000 SR-1.

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MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce the Behavior

Draw an object.
Create an identical object, and then place it on top of the original.
Select both shapes.
On the Shape menu, point to Operations, and then click either Union or Intersect. Note that the shapes disappear.

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition

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kbdisplay kbgraphic kbtshoot KB264066

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