custom properties

[dever]

Hi,
I'm creating a shape that consists of three rectangular boxes grouped
together. The overall shape has three custom properties. Since the shape
consists of three boxes, I want to put on property in each box.

I'm working visio for enterprise architects, but also have 2003 at my
disposal.

I've tried using the macro for Building Projects / Label Shapes... but it
only seems to add one custom property to the center box. Does anyone know
how to dispurse three properties to three different areas of a shape,
whether by code or by some gui tool?

Thank you,
Stephen

 

[David Parker]

You have created a group shape with 3 boxes in it (making 4 shapes in all)
The group itself has the custom properties, but you easily insert the values
into the boxes.
First, get the sheet number of the overall shape by selecting it then Format
/ Special and remeber the ID number.
Second, ensure you know the name of the custom property rows you want to
display, by ensuring that you are in Developer Mode (Tools / Options /
Advanced ) and view the custom properties definition dialog.
Third, select the sub-shape and Insert Field - select Custom Formula and
type in =Sheet.xx!Prop.MyProp where xx is the ID number from One above.
Fourth, repeat the same on the other sub-shapes.