Or thirdly how do I get the value of a Shape data propety from an

[Lucky Bob]

Visio 2007

Hi All,

How do I get the value of a Shape data propety from an existing shape that I
connect/glue another shape to?

I have a Computer Rack on a page with shape data Prop.Rack_Number which
stores the rack number.

I glue/connect a new shape to that rack how do I pass the Rack_Number to
that shape?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lucky Bob]

Hi Sorry for the double post. Moderator feel free to delete this thread it
duplicates the one above.

 

[Al Edlund]

I handle it through a dropped shape event, then check to see if it has a
beginx field (shows me it's a 1d shape and probably got installed somewhere).
the beginx field can be parsed to tell you what shape it connected to (and
connection point). Use the shape data to chase down the custom property.
al

 

[Lucky Bob]

Thanks Al,

I am new to this side of Visio can you point me at any reference material
for dropped shape events.

Regards
Bob

 

[Al Edlund]

You might want to check out the visio sdk for examples on event handling/add
advise.
al