How to copy properties from one shape to another

[EducationCoordinator]

I have a set of planting maps with plant names and other information stored
in the custom properties of a callout box shape. I want to take the
properties from one callout box and put them into the custom properties of a
second callout box. I cannot figure out the syntax.

I would appreciate any help with this!

 

[David Parker]

Usually, the plant would have the data and the callout would just display
it.
Are you sure you have it the other way round?

 

[EducationCoordinator]

Yes. The information is in the callout box.
I need to know the syntax for (as an example) taking the text contents of a
property called BotanicalName from one shape and making the text contents of
property BotanicalName in another shape equal to this string.

Any help with the syntax?
Thank you

 

[David Parker]

Something like?

shapeA.cells("Prop.BotanicalName").Formula =
shapeB.cells("Prop.BotanicalName").Formula

 

[EducationCoordinator]

Thank you. I will try this.

 

[David Parker]

Just be aware that you need to use the Prop.Name syntax - not the Label.
You will not see the Prop name in the define dialog unless you are running
in Developer Mode (Tools / Options / Advanced)

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David Parker
Microsoft MVP (Visio)
http://bvisual.spaces.live.com
http://www.visualizinginformation.com

Thank you. I will try this.

 

[EducationCoordinator]

I thank you so much! I have several hundred shapes with information I wanted
copied to a new shape, and I was able to automate that.