Generating masters from database at runtime

[Lant]

Is there a way to generate masters from a datebase at runtime
programmatically.
Here's the scenario:
Using Visio 2003, VBA, and Access

I need to create the masters (one for each record in the database). I have
to create a fresh stencil with the masters to reflect the records currently
in the database.
I can do this from the menu using the Tools - > Add ins -> Database Wizard
and 'Creating Masters from Database' but how can I do this programmatically.
I am unable to record the macro doing this as it is an add in.

I was considering opening a database connection and getting the recordset
using a query and looping thru the records and creating the masters (about
100 of them). But, not sure how to go about doing this. I prefer an alternate
solution if available.

 

[junethesecond]

This may be done in 3 steps,
and 2 and 3 steps may be recorded by visio.
for each record
1. reads record of database from visio.
ADO(activex data objects) may help you.
2. draws a shape on visio drawing page.
3. drops the shape on a new stencil.

 

[Lant]

Thank You. That was great info. Shall try it out.

Lant

 

[Lant]

I am able to create the stencils at runtime using the suggested steps. I have
some shapes I need on page -1 of the drawing sheet. So, I add a new page and
create the stencils. How can I save just the new page (page 2) as a stencil
file - not the entire drawing. I should not close page-1.
Else, is there any other way to use a new drawing page and create the
stencils and save it? Any ideas?
Thanks

Lant