Org Chart Connecting Lines in Powerpoint 2010

I am having to recreate an org chart in the new 2010 version of PPT.  I am having difficulty adding connecting lines to the boxes.  I tried following the instructions from the on-line help, but that information was pretty useless.

Can anyone help me out here?

See if there's anything in here that helps:-

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-an-organization-chart-HA010354860.aspx?CTT=1

Please be more specific about what you mean by, "having difficulty".

Exactly what steps are you taking to create this org chart?  Basically, are you trying to place each shape manually, or are you using SmartArt to automate it partially?

If it is a simple chart, you may want to use SmartArt. That will automate line creation.  Org charts are typically a "Hierarchy" type chart.  Here are some "how to" tips about SmartArt:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/where-can-i-find-microsoft-office-organization-chart-HA010377203.aspx?CTT=1 - Organization Chart feature is not installed by default

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/create-an-organization-chart-HA010354860.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA010377231 -  If you want to illustrate the reporting relationships in your company or organization, you can create a SmartArt graphic that uses an organization chart layout, such as Organization Chart/

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/list-type-smartart-graphics-descriptions-HA102850276.aspx

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/keyboard-shortcuts-for-smartart-graphics-HA102749365.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/office2010/archive/2010/05/06/smartart-diagram-improvements.aspx

Although this tip is not specific to creating org charts, it has a lot of useful information you can use:

http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1649256

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/animate-your-smartart-graphic-HA010354867.aspx

http://excelribbon.tips.net/T006118_Creating_an_Organization_Chart.html
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-an-organization-chart-HA010354860.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA010354757

If your chart is not simple, you can create it "manually" using Insert tab > Illustrations group > Shapes dropdown.  If you want to connect elements, you have to use "smart connectors", rather than simple lines and arrows.The first thing about using connectors is you have to use a "Drawing Canvas".

http://wordribbon.tips.net/T006077_Using_a_Drawing_Canvas.html

Summary: Need to keep your drawing shapes together in one place? The drawing canvas may be exactly what you are looking for.

http://word.tips.net/T003781_Understanding_the_Drawing_Canvas.html

http://wordribbon.tips.net/T006277_Using_Connectors_with_Shapes.html

I've read all of this information -- searching for any on-line help was the first place I went.  I tried to follow the instructions, but to no avail.  My boxes don't have the little dots around the perimeter that show up when I try to connect lines (like used to happen in the old PPT version).  When I do get a connecting line to form on the page, it's not aligned properly and I can't seem to realign it. 

I've resigned myself to the fact that Microsoft really fd up with this whole 2010 version on all of the programs, but mostly with PPT.

How about answering my question?!?  From what you said it sounds like you are trying to create the org chart "manually". by placing individual Shapes and using "lines" to connect them.  Is that right?

(Ignore the drawing box info, that appears to be specific to Word)

IMPORTANT POINT: You have to use "Connector" lines, not just pick any line from the options.