auto-visio-helper

name

auto-visio-helper

description

Help Codex plan, generate, reproduce, and refine editable Microsoft Visio scientific diagrams. Use when users ask Codex to operate local Visio, create VSDX research figures, redraw uploaded paper screenshots or sketches in Visio, convert natural-language method descriptions into scientific diagrams, export preview PNG/PDF/SVG, or build editable model architecture, workflow, system architecture, experiment, pseudo-code, sequence, or module interaction diagrams.

Auto Visio Helper

Use this skill to turn vague research-figure requests into editable Visio diagrams. Always plan the diagram as a verifiable drawing spec before driving local Visio.

Core Workflow

1. Classify the task:

   • description_to_diagram: user describes a method, model, system, or experiment.
   • image_reproduction: user uploads a paper figure, sketch, PPT screenshot, or reference image.
   • paper_redraw: user wants a cleaner publication-ready version, not a strict copy.
   • visio_refine: user wants to modify an existing VSDX or exported preview.

2. Gather only blocking requirements:

   • Language: Chinese, English, or bilingual.
   • Target use: paper, thesis, defense slides, project report, patent, or internal note.
   • Layout width: single-column, double-column, A4, slide, or custom size.
   • Style target: IEEE, Nature-like, clean engineering, Chinese thesis, or strict reference matching.
   • Export target: always propose preview exports (.png, optionally .pdf / .svg) before finalizing .vsdx.

3. Produce a short design brief and a structured drawing spec first. Do not start Visio automation until the user has confirmed the spec or clearly asked to proceed without confirmation.