Add shape to existing group throws an exception in MS visio

Question

I am using MS Visio 2013 Standard, and following these steps:

• 1: Draw a horizontal line, i.e: BeginX:6 mm EndX:14 mm BeginY:64 mm EndY:64 mm

• 2: Convert shape to the group, i.e got new group shape

• 3: Draw one more horizontal line: BeginX:16 mm EndX:24 mm BeginY:64 mm EndY:64 mm

• 4: Select new group shape (from step 2) and select step 3 shape: Home -> Add to Group

I am getting an exception

visio internal error #2912

Action: 1053 Add to group

First try closing and reopening the file. Next try restarting visio

My question is: is this a Visio bug?

Answer 1

The file is probably corrupt. Try copying first only the shapes of interest in a newly created drawing. If it works, copy the other shapes as well.