Accessing a chart's sub-shapes programmatically

[Uzi]

Hi,

A diagram shape has sub-shapes called diagram-nodes which can be
accessed through the
DiagramNodes property of the parent shape.
My question is how do I access the sub-shapes of a chart - the series,
categories and elements the chart is composed of - programmatically?
It must be possible since when you assign custom animation to the
chart, the chart can be animated by series, category or by elements
within the series or category

Uzi

 

[Shyam Pillai]

Uzi,
Yes, it is possible to manipulate the chart elements in PowerPoint. However
if you are getting started with it; it is a lot easier to record a macro
manipulating chart elements in Excel and then look at the code and then
adapt it to PowerPoint. MS Graph is the common charting component.

 

[Uzi]

Hi Shyam,

Where do I locate this compnent? I don't see it in the object browser,
not in the pwerpoint library and not in the excel library..
How do I know what manipulations I can perform on it i.e. what
functions are available with this component?

Uzi

 

[Shyam Pillai]

Set a reference to the Microsoft Graph Component.