How can I manipulate AutoShape properties from VBA?

[redhorse]

I am trying to create an interactive presentation using VBA and ActiveX
controls, all of which is working well. However, I would like to have access
to AutoShape properties, much like I do with ActiveX controls so that I can
programatically change their name, fill color, position (Left, Top), and font
characteristics. Unfortunately, it does not look like the AutoShapes work
under the same object model as the ActiveX controls do, so I cannot access
their properties in the same way. Is there a way to do this? This would
enable me to do some fairly sophisticated animations using VBA code.

 

[redhorse]

Steve,

Thanks for all your help. I think I understand this much better now.

My point of comparison to VB is that it would be nice if shapes could have
their properties displayed in the properties window for easy editing of
initial values like their VB control counterparts.

I guess I'll just have to write my own properties box to control things like
this more easily.