Error 1441 "Visio cannot insert a new control because ......"

[andrewLLL]

Hi

I really hope this issue can be resolved at least in the
next version of Visio.

I've been troubled very much by this as I can't use any
of the suggested ways (e.g. making a button-shaped shape
and embed the double-click event, etc.). In fact I was
not talking about command button controls, the control I
used was a Microsoft Forms 2 Image and what I want is to
be able to dynamically re-loading different images into
this image control object when something happens in my
application program. I tried inserting a picture object
instead (not control) and group my shapes but it just
didn't work.

If somebody can help me with a workaround (don't suggest
me not to use the control), it would be highly
appreciated.

Andrew

 

[Mark Nelson [MS]]

Perhaps you have read a similar explanation elsewhere, but the basic
architecture of the Visio ActiveX control prohibits adding other ActiveX
controls inside of it. My best suggestion would be to place the other
ActiveX controls in the same container that the Visio control sits in,
rather than trying to embed a control within Visio.

 

[andrewLLL]

Hi Mark
It needs not to be Visio ActiveX control. I started Visio
2003 (standerd version) application, opened my Visio
drawing file (witl fairly large number of shapes). Then I
went to Insert - Control, and selected "Microsoft Forms
Image" and the 1441 error pop up. I tried any of the other
controls in the Control window drop down and they all gave
"1441" error. At this moment I went to my drawing page and
deleted a couple of shapes, the "1441" error disappeared
and I could add more controls again. This can be reproduced
easily by just creating many shapes (e.g. over 1000 straght
lines) in a page and then trying to add a control.
Is there a Visio configuration setting that governs this so
that I can increase the "Upper limit" of allowable number
of shapes for a page in which extra controls can be added?
Thanks
Andrew