Cells("Geometry1.X1"), Newbie question

[Søren M. Olesen]

Hi

Using Visio automation, I'm trying to draw two circles (DrawOval) and
connect them by a line. By looking at a similar example using rectangles, I
need to get the correct "cell" to GlueTo. In the rectangle example
Geometry1.X1 is used, but there doesn't seem to be a Geometry1.X1 cell on an
oval.

How do I figure out what to write instead of Geometry1.X1 ??

TIA

Søren

 

[Al Edlund]

you might consider using pinx, piny which should be the center of your
ovals. another scenario might be to create connection points at the top's
and sides and use them.
al

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Try the macro recorder and create the oval and use the connection tool to
add the connection points. The generated VBA should give you a good idea of
what the code should look like. (All the UndoScope stuff can be ignored)

John... Visio MVP

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[Søren M. Olesen]

Creating connection points sounds like what I need....I'm still a newbie, so
could you give me a hint on how to create connection points....

TIA

Søren

 

[Søren M. Olesen]

Looking at recorded macros.....great idea!!!

Søren